Garson, Bill 1917-2000 creator Doolin, Joseph 1896-1967 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "One Against the Stars" by Vaseleos Garson is a science fiction short story published during the early to mid-20th century. It explores a futuristic scenario where Earth's last hope against a deadly radio plague rests on a spaceship racing to Venus for a cure. The story touches upon themes of sacrifice, destiny, and the struggles of humanity in the face of overwhelming odds. The narrative follows John Bairn, the pilot of a spaceship carrying a team desperate to find a cure for a disease that threatens all of humanity. Among the crew is Joe Wilding, a stowaway who feels a strong connection to the stars and believes he is destined for something greater. As the voyage progresses, Joe becomes a potential source of infection, intensifying the crew's tension and fear. When Joe's plague carrier status is revealed, moral dilemmas arise regarding his fate and the safety of the crew as they strive for survival. Ultimately, Joe makes the ultimate sacrifice to ensure their survival, highlighting the themes of selflessness and the burdens that come with destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-08-24 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Diseases -- Fiction Space ships -- Fiction Stowaways -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63032 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63032 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134443.0 63032