Project Gutenberg 2016-01-29 Public domain in the USA. 175 Jones, Raymond F. 1915 1994 Jones, Raymond F. (Raymond Fisher) Bunch, John A Stone and a Spear Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1950 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Stone and a Spear" by Raymond F. Jones is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book explores themes of responsibility, the ethical implications of scientific advancements, and the future of warfare in a world increasingly ravaged by bioweaponry. Set against a backdrop of post-war tensions, it delves deep into the psyche of its characters, particularly focusing on the moral dilemmas faced by scientists in their pursuit of knowledge—especially when such knowledge can lead to mass destruction. The story follows Dr. Curtis Johnson and his wife as they visit Dr. Hamon Dell, a former biochemist who has retreated to a truck farm after leaving a life of military research. As they navigate their interactions with Dell, who grapples with immense guilt over the toxins he has created, the narrative unveils a conspiracy involving future beings intent on preventing a devastating war that has already led to humanity's downfall. As Dell's health deteriorates, his insights challenge Johnson's views on science and ethics, compelling him to take a stand against the systemic destruction wrought by scientists. In the end, Johnson must choose between his former life and a new path as a farmer, believing that through agricultural means, he can help avert the very future Dell has foreseen. The novel presents a gripping exploration of the intersection between science, morality, and the very survival of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Science fiction Short stories Scientists -- Fiction Weapons -- Fiction PS Text Science Fiction Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 73571 2025-07-20T12:18:26.003131 text/html 50219 2024-10-22T23:48:50 text/html 218004 2025-07-20T12:18:27.852129 application/epub+zip 216839 2025-07-20T12:18:26.373129 application/epub+zip 93290 2025-07-20T12:18:26.173137 application/epub+zip 259763 2025-07-20T12:18:29.123129 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252739 2025-07-20T12:18:27.652138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 129414 2022-09-23T08:39:07.493982 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 65969 2025-07-20T12:18:25.856138 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 46210 2024-10-22T23:48:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18455 2025-07-20T12:18:29.249128 application/rdf+xml 23317 2025-07-20T12:18:26.239114 image/jpeg 4044 2025-07-20T12:18:26.206123 image/jpeg 196350 2025-07-20T12:18:26.017129 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