Smith, George O. (George Oliver) 1911-1981 creator Freas, Kelly 1922-2005 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Home is the Spaceman" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story follows Captain Billy Enright, the first human to travel faster than light and return to Earth after a bewildering journey that lasts significantly longer than planned. The narrative explores themes of exploration, authority, and the consequences of breaking away from traditional confines as Enright grapples with the unexpected results of his groundbreaking mission. The book begins with Enright’s triumphant return to Earth after an eighteen-month mission that was supposed to last only twelve hours, during which he claims to have been apprehended by alien authorities for exceeding speed limits in space. His detainment leads him to a peculiar form of "Educational Labor," which he presents as a rite of passage that qualifies him for a unique position within a galactic governance system. Throughout the story, Enright’s mix of humor and defiance showcases his adventures while navigating a bureaucratic system that struggles to accommodate humanity's newfound capabilities. Ultimately, the tale balances an exciting portrayal of space travel with a satire on human nature and governance in the face of extraordinary circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-07-15 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Originally published: United States: Space Publications, Inc., 1953 Science fiction Short stories Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Space travelers -- Fiction PS United States: Space Publications, Inc., 1953 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68533 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68533 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134601.0 68533