02439cam a22003733u 4500 60595 UtSlPG 20260610134410.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wellman, Manly Wade, 1903-1986 Half Around Pluto 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 1958 Release date is 2019-10-30 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Half Around Pluto" by Manly Wade Wellman is a science fiction novella published in the late 1950s. The story revolves around the inhospitable and frigid environment of Pluto and the survival challenges faced by a small team of astronauts. The tale highlights themes of isolation, human resilience, and the emotional complexities of relationships in extreme circumstances. The narrative follows Lieutenant Wofforth and his crewmates, Jenks and Corbett, who are stranded on Pluto after their scout rocket crashes. While trying to make their way back to Base Camp, Wofforth faces not only the harsh elements but also the tensions that arise among the crew due to their dire situation. As they journey across the desolate landscape, they must contend with dwindling supplies and the psychological strain of isolation. After a tragic conflict leads to the death of his companions, Wofforth continues alone, ultimately reaching Base Camp, only to find it locked and inaccessible. However, he is unexpectedly reunited with Lya Stromminger, the ship's first mate, who had chosen to stay behind. Together, they find hope in the possibility of survival on Pluto, setting the stage for a new beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Survival -- Fiction Pluto (Dwarf planet) -- Fiction Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, December 1958 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60595 101421 101421