02223cam a22003493u 4500 22524 UtSlPG 20260610133522.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Samachson, Joseph, 1906-1980 The Hunters Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Space Science Fiction February 1953. Release date is 2007-09-06 Produced by Greg Weeks, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Hunters" by Joseph Samachson is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1950s. The book tackles themes of identity and coexistence, exploring the lives of two alien beings who take on human forms and interact with children and a famous actor in a zoo setting. This story combines elements of adventure with a critique of human psychology and societal norms. In "The Hunters," Curt George, a famed actor and hunter, struggles with his personal demons, particularly his alcoholism. As he prepares to entertain a group of children at a zoo, he unwittingly crosses paths with two aliens, Manto and Palit, who are studying human behavior. This encounter escalates into a thrilling climax when the aliens, after befriending the children, inadvertently reveal their true forms through a stage performance gone awry. The story highlights the contrast between George's struggles and the innocence of the children, ultimately leading to an unexpected resolution that tests notions of usefulness, identity, and the deeper meanings of heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Van Dongen, H. R., 1920-2010 Produced from Space Science Fiction February 1953. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22524 63641 63641