TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cummings,Ray
AU  - Paul,Frank R.
TI  - The Star-Master
T2  - Produced from Planet Stories Summer 1942
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - War stories
KW  - Adventure stories
KW  - Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2020-05-18; Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Star-Master" by Ray Cummings is a science fiction novel set in the early 21st century. The narrative revolves around Arthur Frane, a young man who becomes embroiled in an interplanetary conflict involving Earthmen and the peaceful inhabitants of Venus. The story unfolds against a backdrop of adventure, exploration, and themes of imperialism, as Frane's encounters lead him to uncover plots of conquest by a villainous character, Karl Curtmann.  The plot follows Arthur Frane's unexpected journey as he and his friend Jim Gregg initially venture into the Adirondack forest for a hunting trip. Their encounter with a mysterious girl named Venta leads them to be kidnapped by Earthmen aiming to dominate Venus. As they navigate a series of dangers, they learn of Curtmann's oppressive rule over the Venusian people and his plans to exert further control. With the help of Venta and a brave band of tiny allies known as the Midges, the protagonists devise a plan to thwart Curtmann's ambitions, ultimately culminating in a fierce battle. The story not only explores themes of friendship and bravery but also critiques colonialism and the moral implications of power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62170
ER  -