TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bone,Jesse F.
AU  - Kirberger,Fred
TI  - Survival Type
T2  - Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction March 1957
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
KW  - Extrasolar planets -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2016-03-08; Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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N2  - "Survival Type" by J. F. Bone is a science fiction short story originally published in 1957. The narrative is set on the alien planet Niobe, where the protagonist, Arthur Lanceford, struggles against the planet's hostile environment and its deadly insect life. This tale delves into themes of survival, adaptation, and the intricate dynamics of human-nonhuman relationships, particularly highlighting the contrasts between Earthmen and the native Niobians.  The story follows Arthur Lanceford, an agent of the Bureau of Extraterrestrial Exploration, as he navigates the treacherous jungles of Niobe. Battling the oppressive humidity and aggressive insects like the deadly sith, Lanceford becomes increasingly aware of the harsh realities of survival on this planet. After suffering a severe allergic reaction from an insect bite, he is saved by his Niobian guide Kron, who shares a native herbal remedy. Their interactions reveal the deeper wisdom and unrecognized sophistication of the Niobian culture, ultimately leading Lanceford to a newfound understanding of cooperation between species. The story concludes with Lanceford reassessing his views on the Niobian society and the nature of civilization itself, emphasizing that true survival requires mutual respect and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51395
ER  -