02499cam a22003853u 4500 66613 UtSlPG 20260610134534.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Sackett, Samuel J. (Samuel John), 1928-2018 The Last Plunge Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy October 1955 Release date is 2021-10-26 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Last Plunge" by Samuel J. Sackett is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story is set on the planet Uranus, where the protagonist, Nils Borgmann, takes on the perilous job of hunting a rare creature called an air lion to provide for his family. This work environment is fraught with dangers, both from the hostile alien atmosphere and the fierce wildlife, highlighting the extreme lengths to which a man may go for the sake of financial stability. The narrative follows Nils Borgmann, a desperate father of seven, who is determined to catch one last air lion to secure his children's futures. Although he faces physical and emotional challenges, including the potential dangers inherent in hunting the massive, formidable beasts, his resolve to provide for his family propels him into high-stakes situations. Key moments include high-pressure dialogues with his crewmates, the intense hunt for the air lion, and the risks he must navigate, including equipment failures that could prove fatal. Ultimately, the story is a poignant exploration of sacrifice, ambition, and the profound connection between a parent and their children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Hunting -- Fiction Hunters -- Fiction Uranus (Planet) -- Fiction Terry, W. E., 1921-1992 Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy October 1955 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66613 107435 107435