02385cam a22003493u 4500 28048 UtSlPG 20260610133635.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Mattox, Alan Shepherd of the Planets Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Amazing Stories November 1959. Release date is 2009-02-11 Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Shepherd of the Planets" by Alan Mattox is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The book explores themes of exploration and interaction with alien life forms as it tells the story of Captain Renner and his crew who find themselves stranded on a desolate planet. With no means to leave, the crew must adapt to their new environment and confront the challenges that arise from their interactions with the planet's primitive inhabitants. The narrative follows Captain Renner and his small crew after their spacecraft becomes inoperable, forcing them to explore the barren planet they have landed on. As they investigate, they discover signs of an intelligent, albeit primitive, native population struggling to survive on the limited resources the planet offers. Renner takes on the role of a benevolent figure, attempting to improve the natives' living conditions by introducing agricultural practices, while also establishing a form of communication and understanding with them. The crew's journey evolves into a deeper exploration of companionship, stewardship, and the search for meaning in their new lives, reflecting on how humanity can impact alien cultures positively despite their own dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Summers, Leo, 1925-1985 Produced from Amazing Stories November 1959. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28048 68957 68957