A Calin, Harold creator Finlay, Virgil 1914-1971 text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Time to Die" by Harold Calin is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The narrative revolves around Captain Robert Kingsford and his fateful expedition to Aldebaran IX, where he confronts a terrible creature that embodies both his personal demons and a metaphorical evil that haunts mankind. The book explores themes of heroism, the human spirit, and the consequences of ambition, drawing parallels to classic tales of obsession and destruction, like Herman Melville's "Moby Dick." The story is told through the perspective of Philip "Buck" Rogers, the executive officer on Kingsford's mission. After a previous expedition ended in tragedy, Kingsford, now driven by a need for redemption, leads a new crew to harvest precious ores from Aldebaran IX. However, their journey becomes a harrowing struggle against a colossal flying beast that threatens not only their lives but also challenges the very essence of humanity itself. As the narrative unfolds, Rogers must grapple with Kingsford’s obsession, facing moral dilemmas and ultimately witnessing the catastrophic consequences of ambition unchecked. It is a tale that highlights the thin line between bravery and folly, portraying a cosmic struggle that leaves Rogers as the sole survivor, contemplating the true nature of life's purpose amidst loneliness and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-01-08 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Originally published: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1961 Science fiction Short stories Revenge -- Fiction Hunting -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Interstellar travel -- Fiction PS New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1961 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72662 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72662 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134659.0 72662