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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aCummings, Ray,
_d1887-1957
245 1 4 _aThe Star-Master
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Planet Stories Summer 1942
500 _aRelease date is 2020-05-18
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Star-Master" by Ray Cummings is a science fiction novel set in the early 21st century. The narrative revolves around Arthur Frane, a young man who becomes embroiled in an interplanetary conflict involving Earthmen and the peaceful inhabitants of Venus. The story unfolds against a backdrop of adventure, exploration, and themes of imperialism, as Frane's encounters lead him to uncover plots of conquest by a villainous character, Karl Curtmann. The plot follows Arthur Frane's unexpected journey as he and his friend Jim Gregg initially venture into the Adirondack forest for a hunting trip. Their encounter with a mysterious girl named Venta leads them to be kidnapped by Earthmen aiming to dominate Venus. As they navigate a series of dangers, they learn of Curtmann's oppressive rule over the Venusian people and his plans to exert further control. With the help of Venta and a brave band of tiny allies known as the Midges, the protagonists devise a plan to thwart Curtmann's ambitions, ultimately culminating in a fierce battle. The story not only explores themes of friendship and bravery but also critiques colonialism and the moral implications of power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aWar stories
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aVenus (Planet) -- Fiction
700 1 _aPaul, Frank R.
_q(Frank Rudolph),
_d1884-1963
830 0 _aProduced from Planet Stories Summer 1942
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62170
999 _c102994
_d102994