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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aCummings, Ray,
_d1887-1957
245 1 4 _aThe Flame Breathers
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 March 1943
500 _aRelease date is 2020-06-05
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Flame Breathers" by Ray Cummings is a science fiction novel written in the early 1940s. The book narrates the story of an expedition to a newly discovered planet, Vulcan, which is fraught with danger and mystery. It primarily explores themes of survival and human ingenuity when confronted with the unknown, as well as a glimpse into the exploration of extraterrestrial worlds. In the tale, Bob Grant, along with his crew members, Peter Torrence and young Jan Holden, undertake a perilous journey to explore Vulcan after previous expeditions had vanished without a trace. Their arrival reveals a harsh and metallic landscape, where they encounter not only bizarre environments but also hostile inhabitants, including savage humanoid creatures and mysterious fiery beings. As they unravel the fate of earlier explorers and face terrifying creatures, the dynamics of their relationships shift dramatically. Jan Holden heroically sacrifices himself to save his comrades, while tensions rise within the remaining crew. The story culminates in confrontations with both the natural and supernatural threats of Vulcan, leading to a thrilling struggle for survival and a return home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aHuman-alien encounters -- Fiction
653 _aOuter space -- Exploration -- Fiction
653 _aMines and mineral resources -- Fiction
700 1 _aPaul, Frank R.
_q(Frank Rudolph),
_d1884-1963
830 0 _aProduced from Planet Stories March 1943
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62321
999 _c103145
_d103145