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_aGallun, Raymond Z. _q(Raymond Zinke), _d1911-1994 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSpace Oasis |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Planet Stories Fall 1942 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-05-21 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Space Oasis" by Raymond Z. Gallun is a science fiction novel written in the early 1940s. The story revolves around the dreams of space miners in the asteroid belt who aspire to create a new paradise in the void of space while confronting a corrupt shipping magnate, Norman Haynes, who seeks to maintain his control over the lucrative resources of the asteroids. The novel explores themes of ambition, progress, and the human spirit's resilience against adversity. The narrative follows Chet Wallace, a seasoned miner, and his friend Nick Mavrocordatus, who discovers a rich ore deposit that could change their lives forever. Inspired by the dream of creating a rejuvenated asteroid resembling Earth, Nick and his family set out to terraform asteroid 487 to sustain life. However, their ambitious plans attract the ire of Haynes, who resorts to sabotage and violence to maintain his grip on power. As chaos ensues, Chet and his companions face dire challenges — including losing Nick and the kidnapping of Irene Mavrocordatus — leading to a climactic confrontation with Haynes that tests their resolve and determination to forge a new beginning in the cosmos. Ultimately, "Space Oasis" is a gripping story of hope, sacrifice, and the enduring quest for a better future amidst desolation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aMiners -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMines and mineral resources -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAsteroids -- Fiction | ||
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_aMorey, Leo, _d1889-1965 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Planet Stories Fall 1942 | |
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