Project Gutenberg 2021-04-09 Public domain in the USA. 120 Ludwig, Edward W. 1920 1990 Ludwig, Edward William Terry, W. E. 1921 1992 Terry, Willis E. Terry, Bill Inheritance Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy October 1950 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Inheritance" by Edward W. Ludwig is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around a man named Martin who emerges from a cave, only to find that the world he knew has been transformed into a desolate landscape, devoid of life due to a catastrophic gas attack that has claimed humanity. This narrative explores themes of isolation, survival, and the human spirit in the face of extinction. The plot follows Martin as he navigates the silent remnants of civilization, grappling with the realization that he may very well be one of the last survivors on Earth. Accompanied by his loyal dog, Sandy, and a puppy, he embarks on a journey through deserted highways and empty cities, uncovering the tragic fate of his fellow humans. As he reflects on the loss of life and the inherent loneliness of his situation, he also finds moments of joy and hope, contemplating the possibilities of exploration and survival. The story culminates in his acceptance of the circumstance and a newfound appreciation for life, even in the face of overwhelming solitude. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Science fiction Short stories Apocalyptic fiction PS Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 45555 2025-07-26T03:47:46.375487 text/html 21909 2024-10-18T13:01:11 text/html 423575 2025-07-26T03:47:48.625489 application/epub+zip 422415 2025-07-26T03:47:46.963529 application/epub+zip 81427 2025-07-26T03:47:46.599498 application/epub+zip 457788 2025-07-26T03:47:49.982511 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 450337 2025-07-26T03:47:48.372500 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109640 2022-09-29T09:31:04.084040 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 38978 2025-07-26T03:47:46.257494 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19192 2024-10-18T13:01:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16866 2025-07-26T03:47:50.152473 application/rdf+xml 31707 2025-07-26T03:47:46.776492 image/jpeg 4740 2025-07-26T03:47:46.698483 image/jpeg 1065418 2025-07-26T03:47:46.392498 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