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_aBrackett, Leigh, _d1915-1978 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Vanishing Venusians |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Planet Stories Spring 1945 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-10-21 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Vanishing Venusians" by Leigh Brackett is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the post-World War II era. The book explores themes of survival, hope, and the search for a new home as the characters grapple with their identity and existence in a harsh alien environment. Set on the planet Venus, it delves into the struggles of colonists who are exiled from Earth while facing both external dangers and their internal conflicts. The story follows Matt Harker and Rory McLaren, two colonists who, along with their companion Sim, embark on a treacherous journey in search of a sustainable settlement on Venus. They face numerous threats, including hostile native species and the lingering despair of a doomed expedition. As they ascend the cliffs, they uncover a hidden world filled with strange, flower-like beings that are both alluring and dangerous. Harker ultimately makes a harrowing sacrifice to lure the creatures away from McLaren, ensuring the survival of their colony but at a tremendous personal cost. Themes of sacrifice, trust, and the nature of existence unfold in this gripping tale, highlighting the lengths one would go to for hope and for the sake of their loved ones. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aHuman-alien encounters -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aVenus (Planet) -- Fiction | ||
| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Planet Stories Spring 1945 | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63516 |
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