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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aAthanas, Verne,
_d1917-1962
245 1 4 _aThe Madcap Metalloids
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Planet Stories Summer 1949
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-22
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Madcap Metalloids" by W. V. Athanas is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The book revolves around the adventurous exploits of two explorers, Jonathan Drake and his companion Doc, as they navigate a hazardous radioactive asteroid and encounter mysterious metallic spheres that possess unique abilities. The story encapsulates themes of exploration, survival, and the whimsical nature of the unknown, showcasing the bold decisions made by the protagonists in a perilous and bizarre environment. In the narrative, Drake and Doc crash-land on a strange asteroid where they soon discover the existence of sentient metallic spheres that can follow commands through thought. Despite the dangers posed by the asteroid's radioactive nature, the duo experiments with these Metalloids, culminating in a creative plan to use their telepathic abilities to aid in their escape. As Drake forms a bond with these spheres, using them to propel their damaged ship back into space, the book highlights both the excitement and humor found in unexpected encounters, ultimately portraying the human spirit’s resilience and ingenuity in the face of cosmic challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSurvival -- Fiction
653 _aHuman-alien encounters -- Fiction
653 _aAsteroids -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Planet Stories Summer 1949
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63843
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