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Title: The Earthman
Series Title: Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, December 1955
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Earthman" by Irving E. Cox, Jr. is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. Set in a post-apocalyptic Earth where an occupying force has subjugated the native population, the story follows Captain Tchassen as he navigates the complexities of survival following a catastrophic explosion at a military station. The novel explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the nature of civilization through the lens of interstellar conflict. The narrative begins with Captain Tchassen, who is among the few survivors of an explosion that obliterates a military base on Earth. Alongside Tynia, the commander's wife, and two troops, he embarks on a treacherous journey to escape the chaos. As they traverse the dangerous terrain, suspicions arise, leading to deadly confrontations fueled by mistrust, particularly as one among them is suspected to be a traitor. Despite Tchassen's efforts to maintain control and assert his authority, the reality of betrayal and the brutal nature of the Earth's inhabitants become increasingly apparent. Ultimately, his encounter with the Earth's natives leads him to a profound revelation about himself and the flawed perspectives held by his civilization, transforming his understanding of what it truly means to be human. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Cox, Irving E., 1917-2001
EBook No.: 59458
Published: May 8, 2019
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: War stories
Subject: Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
Subject: Sabotage -- Fiction
Subject: Nevada -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Earthman
Series Title: Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, December 1955
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Earthman" by Irving E. Cox, Jr. is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. Set in a post-apocalyptic Earth where an occupying force has subjugated the native population, the story follows Captain Tchassen as he navigates the complexities of survival following a catastrophic explosion at a military station. The novel explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the nature of civilization through the lens of interstellar conflict. The narrative begins with Captain Tchassen, who is among the few survivors of an explosion that obliterates a military base on Earth. Alongside Tynia, the commander's wife, and two troops, he embarks on a treacherous journey to escape the chaos. As they traverse the dangerous terrain, suspicions arise, leading to deadly confrontations fueled by mistrust, particularly as one among them is suspected to be a traitor. Despite Tchassen's efforts to maintain control and assert his authority, the reality of betrayal and the brutal nature of the Earth's inhabitants become increasingly apparent. Ultimately, his encounter with the Earth's natives leads him to a profound revelation about himself and the flawed perspectives held by his civilization, transforming his understanding of what it truly means to be human. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Cox, Irving E., 1917-2001
EBook No.: 59458
Published: May 8, 2019
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: War stories
Subject: Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
Subject: Sabotage -- Fiction
Subject: Nevada -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.