TY  - BOOK
AU  - Phillips,Rog
AU  - Barth,Ernest Kurt
TI  - Captain Peabody
T2  - Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, December 1957
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Space ships -- Fiction
KW  - Torture -- Fiction
KW  - Cowardice -- Fiction
KW  - Bullying -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2019-10-06; Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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N2  - "Captain Peabody" by Rog Phillips is a science fiction story published in the late 20th century. This narrative revolves around Captain Arthur Peabody, who reflects on his unconventional journey as a space captain while confronting his fears and insecurities, particularly associated with a notorious bully among the crew, Oscar Resnick. Set in a futuristic backdrop, the story explores themes of strength, fear, and personal growth within the high-stakes environment of space travel.  The plot unfolds at a gathering of retired space captains where Peabody recounts the defining experience of his first command aboard the starship "Alabama". Struggling with the presence of Resnick, his former nemesis, Peabody grapples with his overwhelming fear of being perceived as a coward by his crew. Attempting to manage the tension, he unwittingly involves himself in the ordeal of another crew member, David Markham, who has a troubled past of his own. Ultimately, Peabody's journey leads him to confront Resnick in a climactic encounter that tests his courage and self-identity. By overcoming his fear and asserting his authority, Peabody transforms into the captain he aspires to be, embracing both his vulnerabilities and qualities of leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60442
ER  -