02478cam a22003493u 4500 23568 UtSlPG 20260610133536.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Long, Frank Belknap, 1903-1994 The Mississippi Saucer 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 Weird Tales, March 1951, pp. 26-36. Release date is 2007-11-20 Produced by Greg Weeks, Joel Schlosberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Mississippi Saucer" by Frank Belknap Long is a science fiction short story written in the early 1950s. The narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, familial love, and the impact of external forces on individual lives, specifically through the eyes of a young boy named Jimmy living on a shantyboat with his uncle and sister. The story combines elements of adventure with the mysterious and fantastical, reflecting the era's burgeoning interest in extraterrestrial phenomena. The plot centers around Jimmy's vibrant imagination and his interactions with his sister, Pigtail, and their caring yet struggling Uncle Al. The story escalates as the siblings witness a mysterious flying saucer descending from the sky, which ultimately brings them into a confrontation with the menacing Harmon brothers. As the situation grows intense and perilous, Jimmy’s latent extraordinary abilities emerge, leading to the intervention of the saucer’s extraterrestrial beings. These beings reveal Jimmy’s unique heritage, offering rescue and insight into his potential, while also bestowing Uncle Al with a gift of gold to improve their humble lives. The story concludes with a message of hope and remembrance for the struggles and bonds of family, set against a backdrop of cosmic wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Arfstrom, Jon, 1928-2015 Produced from Weird Tales, March 1951, pp. 26-36. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23568 64620 64620