The Mullen, Stanley 1911-1974 creator Terry, W. E. 1921-1992 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Voyage of Vanishing Men" by Stanley Mullen is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. The story revolves around an ambitious intergalactic survey mission led by Braun, who is one of the few survivors of the ill-fated "Venture IV" expedition that vanished into the depths of space. The narrative explores themes of isolation, existential dread, and the unknown challenges of deep space exploration. The plot delves into Braun's return to civilization after his ship's mysterious journey, where he grapples with the loss of his crew and the haunting memories of their fate. Throughout the story, Braun faces skepticism and hostility from those around him as he tries to recount his experiences, struggling with the knowledge that he is forever marked by the void he encountered. The novel expertly weaves a tale of suspense and introspection, as Braun reflects on the nature of human ambition and the price of exploration in uncharted realms, leaving readers to ponder the consequences of humanity’s insatiable curiosity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-10-19 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Storytelling -- Fiction Space ships -- Fiction Outer space -- Exploration -- Fiction Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66572 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66572 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134533.0 66572