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Title: Saline Solution
Series Title: Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1963
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Saline Solution" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction novel probably written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around Terrestrial Vice-Consul Retief, who navigates the ethically murky waters of interstellar mining claims and corporate interests in a space colony. The book likely explores themes of bureaucracy, corporate greed, and the often absurd nature of diplomatic relations in a futuristic setting. In "Saline Solution," Retief finds himself embroiled in a conflict between a small mining company and the powerful General Minerals, represented by the unscrupulous executive, Leatherwell. As Retief attempts to serve an injunction against the larger corporation's dubious activities, he uncovers an elaborate scheme involving false claims and manipulated deposits. The story unfolds through a blend of tense negotiations and comedic dialogue as Retief uses his wits and diplomatic skills to protect the rights of the miners. Ultimately, the plot culminates in a clever twist that undermines the ruthless tactics of General Minerals, showcasing Retief's resourcefulness and ethics in the face of corporate malfeasance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Laumer, Keith, 1925-1993
Illustrator: Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
EBook No.: 61353
Published: Feb 9, 2020
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Miners -- Fiction
Subject: Retief (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject: Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction
Subject: Diplomats -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Saline Solution
Series Title: Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1963
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Saline Solution" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction novel probably written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around Terrestrial Vice-Consul Retief, who navigates the ethically murky waters of interstellar mining claims and corporate interests in a space colony. The book likely explores themes of bureaucracy, corporate greed, and the often absurd nature of diplomatic relations in a futuristic setting. In "Saline Solution," Retief finds himself embroiled in a conflict between a small mining company and the powerful General Minerals, represented by the unscrupulous executive, Leatherwell. As Retief attempts to serve an injunction against the larger corporation's dubious activities, he uncovers an elaborate scheme involving false claims and manipulated deposits. The story unfolds through a blend of tense negotiations and comedic dialogue as Retief uses his wits and diplomatic skills to protect the rights of the miners. Ultimately, the plot culminates in a clever twist that undermines the ruthless tactics of General Minerals, showcasing Retief's resourcefulness and ethics in the face of corporate malfeasance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Laumer, Keith, 1925-1993
Illustrator: Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
EBook No.: 61353
Published: Feb 9, 2020
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Miners -- Fiction
Subject: Retief (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject: Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction
Subject: Diplomats -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.