02368cam a22003493u 4500 72390 UtSlPG 20260610134656.0 m cr n 260607r20231963utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Young, Robert F., 1915-1986 I bring fresh flowers 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 Amazing Stories February 1964. Release date is 2023-12-12 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "I Bring Fresh Flowers" by Robert F. Young is a poignant science fiction short story written in the early 1960s. The narrative centers around Rosemary Brooks, a dedicated and patriotic young woman who becomes an astronaut, or "Astronette," as part of a groundbreaking project aimed at controlling weather through satellites. The story blends themes of heroism, duty, and the natural world, ultimately exploring the impact of Rosemary's mission and her connection to the elements. The storyline follows Rosemary's journey from her childhood admiration of patriotism to her selection as one of the first female astronauts. As she successfully completes her mission to orient a weather-control satellite, tragedy strikes during her re-entry, resulting in her demise. Despite her untimely death, the natural world seems to flourish in her absence, symbolizing her enduring presence and the connection between humanity and nature. The story illustrates how her sacrifice transforms the environment, bringing about an abundance of life and color, as she is immortalized in the beauty of rain, flowers, and the skies, leaving a lasting legacy that transcends her earthly existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1963 Science fiction Short stories Women astronauts -- Fiction Produced from Amazing Stories February 1964. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72390 113115 113115