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Title: Space Oasis
Series Title: Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1942
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Space Oasis" by Raymond Z. Gallun is a science fiction novel written in the early 1940s. The story revolves around the dreams of space miners in the asteroid belt who aspire to create a new paradise in the void of space while confronting a corrupt shipping magnate, Norman Haynes, who seeks to maintain his control over the lucrative resources of the asteroids. The novel explores themes of ambition, progress, and the human spirit's resilience against adversity. The narrative follows Chet Wallace, a seasoned miner, and his friend Nick Mavrocordatus, who discovers a rich ore deposit that could change their lives forever. Inspired by the dream of creating a rejuvenated asteroid resembling Earth, Nick and his family set out to terraform asteroid 487 to sustain life. However, their ambitious plans attract the ire of Haynes, who resorts to sabotage and violence to maintain his grip on power. As chaos ensues, Chet and his companions face dire challenges — including losing Nick and the kidnapping of Irene Mavrocordatus — leading to a climactic confrontation with Haynes that tests their resolve and determination to forge a new beginning in the cosmos. Ultimately, "Space Oasis" is a gripping story of hope, sacrifice, and the enduring quest for a better future amidst desolation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Gallun, Raymond Z. (Raymond Zinke), 1911-1994
Illustrator: Morey, Leo, 1889-1965
EBook No.: 62186
Published: May 21, 2020
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Miners -- Fiction
Subject: Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction
Subject: Asteroids -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Space Oasis
Series Title: Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1942
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Space Oasis" by Raymond Z. Gallun is a science fiction novel written in the early 1940s. The story revolves around the dreams of space miners in the asteroid belt who aspire to create a new paradise in the void of space while confronting a corrupt shipping magnate, Norman Haynes, who seeks to maintain his control over the lucrative resources of the asteroids. The novel explores themes of ambition, progress, and the human spirit's resilience against adversity. The narrative follows Chet Wallace, a seasoned miner, and his friend Nick Mavrocordatus, who discovers a rich ore deposit that could change their lives forever. Inspired by the dream of creating a rejuvenated asteroid resembling Earth, Nick and his family set out to terraform asteroid 487 to sustain life. However, their ambitious plans attract the ire of Haynes, who resorts to sabotage and violence to maintain his grip on power. As chaos ensues, Chet and his companions face dire challenges — including losing Nick and the kidnapping of Irene Mavrocordatus — leading to a climactic confrontation with Haynes that tests their resolve and determination to forge a new beginning in the cosmos. Ultimately, "Space Oasis" is a gripping story of hope, sacrifice, and the enduring quest for a better future amidst desolation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Gallun, Raymond Z. (Raymond Zinke), 1911-1994
Illustrator: Morey, Leo, 1889-1965
EBook No.: 62186
Published: May 21, 2020
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Miners -- Fiction
Subject: Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction
Subject: Asteroids -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.