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Title: The madness of Lancelot Biggs
Original Publication: Chicago, IL: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1940.
Series Title: Lancelot Biggs, 3
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Madness of Lancelot Biggs" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Lancelot Biggs, an officer aboard the spacecraft Saturn, who must navigate the complexities of love and rivalry while dealing with the high-stakes atmosphere of space travel. The plot unfolds during a critical time when the annual football game between rival space academies is about to be broadcast, raising the tension among the crew. In this light-hearted tale, Lancelot Biggs is caught in a love triangle involving the captain's daughter, Diane Hanson, while facing the wrath of his superior, Captain Hanson. As they embark on a journey to reconnect their ship's broken radio for the game broadcast, Biggs proposes a wager that pits his affection for Diane against his lofty ambitions and the captain’s authority. Throughout the narrative, comedic misunderstandings and clever scientific principles play out, culminating in a surprising twist related to Biggs' innovative uranium audio plate. In the end, Biggs triumphs not only in securing his love but also in showcasing his genius, aiding his standing among the crew while bringing a lively resolution to their tangled relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Bond, Nelson S., 1908-2006
Illustrator: Krupa, Julian S., 1913-1989
EBook No.: 73942
Published: Jun 29, 2024
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Space ships -- Fiction
Subject: Radio -- Fiction
Subject: Football -- Betting -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The madness of Lancelot Biggs
Original Publication: Chicago, IL: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1940.
Series Title: Lancelot Biggs, 3
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Madness of Lancelot Biggs" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Lancelot Biggs, an officer aboard the spacecraft Saturn, who must navigate the complexities of love and rivalry while dealing with the high-stakes atmosphere of space travel. The plot unfolds during a critical time when the annual football game between rival space academies is about to be broadcast, raising the tension among the crew. In this light-hearted tale, Lancelot Biggs is caught in a love triangle involving the captain's daughter, Diane Hanson, while facing the wrath of his superior, Captain Hanson. As they embark on a journey to reconnect their ship's broken radio for the game broadcast, Biggs proposes a wager that pits his affection for Diane against his lofty ambitions and the captain’s authority. Throughout the narrative, comedic misunderstandings and clever scientific principles play out, culminating in a surprising twist related to Biggs' innovative uranium audio plate. In the end, Biggs triumphs not only in securing his love but also in showcasing his genius, aiding his standing among the crew while bringing a lively resolution to their tangled relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Bond, Nelson S., 1908-2006
Illustrator: Krupa, Julian S., 1913-1989
EBook No.: 73942
Published: Jun 29, 2024
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Space ships -- Fiction
Subject: Radio -- Fiction
Subject: Football -- Betting -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.