02601cam a22003973u 4500 51434 UtSlPG 20260610134202.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stecher, L. J., Jr., 1918-1988 An Elephant for the Prinkip 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 1960 Release date is 2016-03-13 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "An Elephant for the Prinkip" by L. J. Stecher, Jr. is a science fiction novella written in the early 1960s. The book explores the adventures of a delta class freighter captain who finds himself tasked with transporting a live elephant from Earth to an alien planet. The narrative weaves humor and imaginative elements while delving into the challenges of space travel, particularly with large animals, focusing on the interaction between humanity, technology, and the peculiarities of alien life. The story follows Captain Bart Hannah and his unique mission to deliver an elephant, named Beulah, to the eccentric Prinkip of Penguin. As he navigates the complexities of space travel with such a massive cargo, he encounters various logistical issues, from balancing the ship due to Beulah's dietary needs to dealing with the unexpected consequences of her weight in zero gravity. The plot thickens when it is revealed that the Prinkip anticipated a whale instead of an elephant, leading to a humorous twist regarding the captain's future duties and obligations. Through clever storytelling and engaging dialogue, the novella captures the whimsical aspects of science fiction while exploring themes of adaptability and the unforeseen outcomes of ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Space ships -- Fiction Interstellar travel -- Fiction Elephants -- Fiction Hannah, Bart (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Francis, Dick Produced from Galaxy Magazine August 1960 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51434 92272 92272