02375cam a22003613u 4500 71883 UtSlPG 20260610134649.0 m cr n 260607r20231958utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 The high ones 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 June 1958 Release date is 2023-10-15 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The High Ones" by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. The story revolves around a group of human colonists who set out to explore and settle a new planet, only to confront an alien civilization with a significantly advanced technology. It explores themes of survival, cultural conflict, and the complexities of interspecies interaction. The plot follows Eben Holbrook, a nucleonics engineer, and his companions, as they land on the newly discovered planet they dub Novaya. Initially, they believe themselves to be the prime inhabitants of this world, but their discovery of mining operations, coupled with a hostile encounter with the planet's native Zolotoyans, complicates their situation. As tensions rise, the group grapples with issues of mutiny, loyalty, and the moral implications of their actions. Holbrook's eventual realization about the Zolotoyans uncovers a deeper commentary on civilization and the dangers of a stagnant society. Ultimately, the story leads to an unexpected alliance and resolution as the colonists seek to coexist on this strange world, emphasizing themes of adaptability and human resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1958 Science fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Space colonies -- Fiction Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 Produced from Infinity June 1958 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71883 112609 112609