Francis, V. R. <br/><br/>
The Flying Cuspidors 

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 - Produced from Fantastic Universe August 1958. .
 - Produced from Fantastic Universe August 1958. .
<br/><br/> Release date is 2009-08-21 
<br/><br/>Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online<br/>Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online<br/>Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net 
<br/><br/> "The Flying Cuspidors" by V. R. Francis is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. Set in the year 2056, the story mixes humor and romance against an intergalactic backdrop, exploring themes of love and identity with a whimsical twist. The narrative centers around musicians on the gambling ship "Saturn" and provides a unique take on extraterrestrial encounters.  The plot follows Hotlips Grogan, a talented trumpet player, whose performance is affected by his infatuation with a beautiful new singer, Stella Starlight. As Grogan grapples with his feelings, he inadvertently attracts the attention of mysterious flying cuspidors, extraterrestrial beings that can’t tolerate high-pitched sounds. With the help of his friend Eddie, Grogan discovers that his trumpet playing could drive the cuspidors away. The narrative culminates in a dramatic confrontation with these creatures, leading to an unexpected conclusion for Grogan and his fellow musicians. Ultimately, it deftly blends elements of science fiction and romance with light-hearted humor, resulting in a charming and engaging read. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Science fiction Short stories Musicians -- Fiction 
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