02623cam a22004093u 4500 51420 UtSlPG 20260610134202.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Newman, Louis License to Steal Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy Magazine August 1959 Release date is 2016-03-11 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "License to Steal" by Louis Newman is a satirical science fiction tale published in the late 1950s. The narrative explores the humorous complications of intergalactic law through the story of Skrrgck, a native of a planet where theft is deemed honorable, as he navigates the legalities of doing business on Earth, where the same actions are criminal. The book cleverly examines themes of cultural differences, legal absurdities, and the ramifications of actions influenced by societal norms. The plot centers around Skrrgck's request for a "license to steal" in Chicago, which leads to a series of absurd legal proceedings after he mistakenly believes he has the right to steal according to local customs. Following a convoluted journey that includes theft of a major building and its occupants, the story unfolds to showcase the chaos that ensues in both legal and social spheres. Through his escapades, Skrrgck inadvertently becomes a hero in his home planet of Altair after stealing the Altairian Crown Jewels, ultimately navigating the complexities of interstellar law and politics. His rise to power as Premier leads to a striking conclusion where he enacts legislation against theft, humorously flipping the script on his origins and the very nature of his character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction Legal stories Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Theft -- Fiction Wood, Wallace, 1927-1981 Produced from Galaxy Magazine August 1959 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51420 92258 92258