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_aGarson, Bill, _d1917-2000 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTest For the Pearl |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Planet Stories Fall 1947 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-01-13 | ||
| 508 | _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Test For the Pearl" by Vaseleos Garson is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century, drawing readers into a vibrant, imaginative universe. The story unfolds on Venus, where the main character, Jarl Gare, a cunning Earthman, aims to secure a rare and precious Venusian pearl to gain his freedom. The book explores themes of survival, adventure, and the struggle against alien foes in a richly described extraterrestrial setting. The narrative follows Jarl Gare and his formidable companion, Waltk, a Jovian, as they escape from a harsh prison known as "The Hole." The duo navigates the treacherous Venusian jungle in search of the legendary pearl-beds while contending with the hidden dangers posed by the planet's native Chameleon men. As they approach their goal, Gare's cunning and Waltk's brute strength are put to the ultimate test. However, Gare ultimately faces a perilous challenge when the final test of retrieving the pearl proves daunting, highlighting his inherent weakness: color-blindness, which complicates his quest in a dramatic twist. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aVenus (Planet) -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aEscaped prisoners -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aTreasure hunting -- Fiction | ||
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_aKiemle, H. W. _q(Henry William), _d1908-1969 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Planet Stories Fall 1947 | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64279 |
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