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Fontenay, Charles L.
1917
2007
Fontenay, Charles Louis
Emshwiller, Ed
1925
1990
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Emsh, Ed
Alexander, Ed
Emshwiller, Edmund A.
Willer
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The Martian Shore
$aUnited States :$bRoyal Publications, Inc,$c1957.
Produced from Infinity Science Fiction, April 1957
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"The Martian Shore" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book follows the story of Robbo Shaan, a man branded a traitor by the Imperial Government of Mars for advocating democracy after the Martians' recent loss of freedom. Stranded in the harsh Martian desert, Shaan's journey of survival becomes a testament to his resilience and struggle against tyranny. The narrative unfolds as Shaan makes a desperate crawl across the barren landscape of Mars, navigating his way toward a dome he believes could offer sanctuary. Facing the brutal realities of dwindling oxygen and a hostile government, he is forced into a cat-and-mouse game for survival. After finding temporary refuge in a canal cactus, Shaan encounters the daughters of a previous settler, leading to a tense confrontation with their father. Eventually, Shaan must choose between self-preservation and the fate of the girls, ultimately leading him to a profound decision about human life and existence on Mars. The story encapsulates themes of democracy, survival, and the innate human desire for freedom against the backdrop of a stark and unforgiving world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Short stories
Survival -- Fiction
Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Category: Novels
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