02734cam a22003973u 4500 71660 UtSlPG 20260610134645.0 m cr n 260607r20231957utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 To make a hero Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Infinity October 1957 Leland Hale #1. Release date is 2023-09-16 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "To Make a Hero" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1950s. The narrative explores the concept of history as a mutable force and centers around Leland Hale, a complex anti-hero whose series of manipulative actions lead to his legendary status within the isolated community of Cardigan's Green. Through a mix of adventure, con artistry, and moral ambiguity, the book delves into the dynamics of heroism and the nature of truth. The story begins with Leland Hale arriving on Cardigan's Green after escaping a tumultuous past filled with theft and cunning schemes. Upon landing, he quickly navigates the societal structures in place, including the folklore surrounding the deadly Plague that once devastated the planet’s population. As he engages with the residents, particularly a local power player named Yon the Fisher, Hale sees an opportunity to rise in power while simultaneously spreading a false narrative of his benevolence. His actions, cloaked in self-interest, ultimately lead to a series of events that garner him the reputation of a hero, culminating in a climactic sacrifice that solidifies his status as a martyr in the eyes of the community. The novel showcases Hale's calculating nature and examines the consequences of his actions on both a personal and societal level, leaving readers to ponder the true essence of heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957 Science fiction Criminals -- Fiction Life on other planets -- Fiction Space colonies -- Fiction Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 Produced from Infinity October 1957 Leland Hale #1. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71660 112386 112386