02333cam a22003373u 4500 29240 UtSlPG 20260610133651.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Williams, Robert Moore, 1907-1977 Be It Ever Thus 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 Fantastic Universe January 1954. Release date is 2009-06-25 Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Be It Ever Thus" by Robert Moore Williams is a science fiction novel written in the early to mid-1950s. The book explores themes of conquest, identity, and rebellion against oppressive systems, set in a future where humanity has conquered an alien world and its inhabitants. The narrative follows a group of graduating students from the Star Institute of Advanced Science as they visit a museum showcasing the remnants of the defeated native population. The story centers around the class president, Billy Kasker, who unknowingly harbors the identity of a native swapped at birth. As the class tours the ruins of the conquered civilization under the guidance of their instructor, they indulge in a patronizing view of the natives. Tension escalates when Kasker encounters a brown-skinned native who reveals their shared past. With this connection, Kasker becomes embroiled in a plot to liberate the oppressed natives, culminating in a transformation of his role from a naïve conqueror to an ally intent on altering the fate of his people. The novel ultimately critiques systemic oppression and the complexities of identity, culminating in a powerful moment of rebellion and hope for the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Produced from Fantastic Universe January 1954. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29240 70088 70088