Project Gutenberg 2010-06-04 Public domain in the USA. 141 Jones, Raymond F. 1915 1994 Jones, Raymond F. (Raymond Fisher) Orban, Paul 1896 1974 The Colonists Produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954. Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Colonists" by Raymond F. Jones is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s, exploring the complexities of human nature and the essence of colonization. The story revolves around the psychological and existential challenges faced by a group of individuals sent to establish a colony on the distant planet Serrengia. Through a blend of adventure and introspection, the narrative delves into themes of honor, failure, and the qualities necessary for successful colonization. The plot mainly follows Captain Louis Carnahan, who grapples with his perceived failure to lead his team and fulfill their mission amidst struggles against the harsh environment and within the social fabric of the colony. As the narrative progresses, the reader is introduced to Dr. John Ashby and other key figures in the commissioning of the colonization, contributing to discussions about the qualities required in colonists—originating from oppression or the desire for growth. Mark Jorden emerges as a hopeful character seeking to establish a home on Serrengia, showcasing the complexities of human relationships and the drive for progress against adversity. The climax centers on the philosophical exploration of what drives individuals to leave their homes behind, ultimately redefining the essence of what it means to truly colonize. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/32687/32687-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Science fiction Space colonies -- Fiction PS Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 123410 2025-08-13T09:47:25.934584 text/html 120665 2010-06-04T11:01:46 text/html 198091 2025-08-13T09:47:28.461664 application/epub+zip 198710 2025-08-13T09:47:26.448575 application/epub+zip 101592 2025-08-13T09:47:26.184575 application/epub+zip 251678 2025-08-13T09:47:30.016524 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243367 2025-08-13T09:47:28.087574 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 146658 2022-09-15T05:50:02.242323 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114047 2025-08-13T09:47:25.728581 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 113961 2010-06-04T11:01:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19210 2025-08-13T09:47:30.150545 application/rdf+xml 26981 2025-08-13T09:47:26.249567 image/jpeg 4634 2025-08-13T09:47:26.217567 image/jpeg 189736 2010-06-04T11:01:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 43113 2010-06-04T11:01:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 190409 2025-08-13T09:47:25.952563 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia