02361cam a22003493u 4500 28460 UtSlPG 20260610133641.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wallace, F. L. (Floyd L.), 1915-2004 Bolden's Pets 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 Galaxy Science Fiction, October, 1955. Release date is 2009-03-31 Produced by Adam Buchbinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Bolden's Pets" by F. L. Wallace is a science fiction story written in the mid-20th century. Set on the planet Van Daamas, the narrative explores themes of survival and interspecies relationships as the protagonist, Lee Bolden, encounters a native tribe and their peculiar customs regarding a mysterious creature. The story delves into the complex dynamics between human settlers and the indigenous beings of the planet, as well as the consequences of trade and medical advancements. The plot unfolds with Lee Bolden negotiating for the natives’ labor while grappling with an unknown illness he contracts during his travels. The exchange leads him to receive one of the tribe’s enigmatic animals as a gift. Throughout a stormy ordeal, Bolden discovers the creature’s unique properties are vital for combating the Bubble Death, a lethal disease plaguing him. As the story progresses, the connection between Bolden and the creature intensifies, culminating in a poignant realization about sacrifice and the value of life. Ultimately, the tale reflects on the interplay between necessity and companionship, revealing the profound impacts of inter-species interactions in the context of a new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Diehl Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction, October, 1955. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28460 69369 69369