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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Extracts from the Galactick Almanack: Music Around the Universe" by Larry M. Harris is a collection of whimsical, science fiction vignettes written in the late 1950s. The narrative explores the fascinating and bizarre realm of music across various planets in the galaxy, presenting a humorous and imaginative look at how music interacts with different civilizations and their cultures. The book employs an anthology format, blending satire and creativity with a focus on musical history in an extraterrestrial context.  In this anthology, memorable characters such as Freem Freem, a child prodigy from Dubhe IV, and the controversial composer Wilrik Rotha Tik are introduced, each with their unique storylines that highlight diverse perspectives on music. The book examines the artistic and social implications of music, ranging from the emotional experiences it evokes to the absurdities surrounding its creation and appreciation. With stories of inventiveness, such as a composer who unknowingly relies on recorded sounds from mundane environments, to tragic tales where artistry leads to desperate actions, the anthology invites readers to reflect on the universal language of music, regardless of the setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aExtraterrestrial beings -- Fiction  aMusicians -- Fiction1 aMartin, Don,d1931-2000 0aProduced from Galaxy Magazine June 195940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51622  c92456d92456