02324cam a22003733u 4500 60548 UtSlPG 20260610134409.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS De Vet, Charles V., 1911-1997 Specimen 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, August 1958 Release date is 2019-10-21 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Specimen" by Charles V. De Vet is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. The narrative revolves around an alien species known as the Zades, who capture a human, John Wilson, from Earth and study him to understand his kind better. The themes focus on survival, the nature of strength and justice, and the contrasts between human and alien values. The story unfolds as John Wilson is evaluated by the Zades, who initially perceive him as weak and insignificant. However, through a series of brutal tests known as the Big Run, Wilson's unexpected resilience and cunning allow him to navigate the hostile environment of the Zades' world. Despite being subjected to cruel treatment and facing overwhelming odds, he fights for his survival with remarkable ingenuity. Ultimately, his strength and determination lead the Zades to reconsider their initial intent of extermination, opting instead to establish peaceful relations with Earth, showcasing a profound exploration of character and moral philosophy in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971 Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, August 1958 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60548 101374 101374