02528cam a22003733u 4500 59458 UtSlPG 20260610134353.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Cox, Irving E., 1917-2001 The Earthman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, December 1955 Release date is 2019-05-08 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Earthman" by Irving E. Cox, Jr. is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. Set in a post-apocalyptic Earth where an occupying force has subjugated the native population, the story follows Captain Tchassen as he navigates the complexities of survival following a catastrophic explosion at a military station. The novel explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the nature of civilization through the lens of interstellar conflict. The narrative begins with Captain Tchassen, who is among the few survivors of an explosion that obliterates a military base on Earth. Alongside Tynia, the commander's wife, and two troops, he embarks on a treacherous journey to escape the chaos. As they traverse the dangerous terrain, suspicions arise, leading to deadly confrontations fueled by mistrust, particularly as one among them is suspected to be a traitor. Despite Tchassen's efforts to maintain control and assert his authority, the reality of betrayal and the brutal nature of the Earth's inhabitants become increasingly apparent. Ultimately, his encounter with the Earth's natives leads him to a profound revelation about himself and the flawed perspectives held by his civilization, transforming his understanding of what it truly means to be human. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction War stories Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction Sabotage -- Fiction Nevada -- Fiction Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, December 1955 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59458 100284 100284