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Binder, Otto
1911
1974
Binder, Otto Oscar
The Ring bonanza
$aUnited States :$bBetter Publications, Inc.,$c1947.
Produced from Startling Stories, July 1947
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"The Ring Bonanza" by Otto Binder is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century, likely during the post-World War II era. The narrative follows the adventures of a prospector, Homer Timkin, as he searches for treasures within the rings of Saturn, facing the perils of space as well as the challenges of his own desperation and competition in a lawless frontier. The story explores themes of fortune, survival, and moral dilemmas in an uncharted and dangerous space environment. The plot centers on Timkin's arduous quest to find valuable materials among the debris of Saturn's rings, which are rumored to hold immense treasures. After a fruitless search, he finally discovers a significant lump of gold but quickly faces a dire confrontation with another prospector, Huck Larsoe, who attempts to steal his find. The tension builds as Timkin grapples with the loss of his fortune, only to discover that a seemingly inconsequential stone he had retrieved in the process holds profound historical significance. Ultimately, Timkin's fortunes shift dramatically when the stone brings him unexpected fame and wealth, revealing the twists of luck and the moral implications of their actions in the vastness of space. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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1947
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Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Short stories
Miners -- Fiction
Saturn (Planet) -- Fiction
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Category: Novels
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