02308cam a22003613u 4500 61968 UtSlPG 20260610134428.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bond, Nelson S., 1908-2006 The Ballad of Blaster Bill Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Planet Stories Summer 1941. Release date is 2020-04-28 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Ballad of Blaster Bill" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction poem published in the early 1940s. This narrative verse explores themes of heroism, adventure, and the challenges of space travel, centering on a crew aboard a spaceship as they navigate through the dangers of outer space. The poem blends humor and drama, highlighting the relationship dynamics among the crew, particularly focusing on the titular character, Blaster Bill. The story unfolds aboard the freighter "Dotty Sue", where crew member Blaster Bill is portrayed as clumsy yet strong, often at odds with the Chief Engineer, McNeer. As they journey through the asteroids, a critical situation arises when a rogue asteroid threatens the ship. In a moment of tension, despite his previous incompetence, Bill decides to heroically take control of the ship's steering wheel to avoid disaster, sacrificing himself in the process. Ultimately, the crew commends Bill's bravery and determination, raising their arms in salute to honor his memory as they see a light in space—a testament to his heroic actions that saved them all. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Humorous poetry Space ships -- Poetry Science fiction poetry Lynch, Don (Artist) Produced from Planet Stories Summer 1941. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61968 102792 102792