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100 1 _aFennel, Erik
245 1 0 _aBeneath the Red World's Crust
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
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 Fall 1947
500 _aRelease date is 2021-01-16
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Beneath the Red World's Crust" by Erik Fennel is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century, specifically in the era following World War II. The narrative unfolds on Mars, delving into themes of survival, human conflict, and the clash between Earthmen and Martian civilizations. The book likely explores the struggles of humanity in adapting to the alien environment of Mars and the ethical dilemmas related to exploitation and imperialism. The story follows Nick Tinker, a soldier struggling with the aftermath of addiction to a performance-enhancing drug, Gravinol, as he finds himself entangled in the conflicts surrounding the Martian Exploitation Company. After disobeying orders and attempting to save a Martian girl, Susan Jones, from her father's murder, Nick becomes a hunted fugitive. Together, they navigate a dangerous world full of living Martian constructs, hostile Earthmen, and the consequences of their actions. As they dodge the pursuing mercenaries and seek for a means of escape, they come to understand the complexities of Martian culture and the catastrophic impact of the exploitation led by Gerald Harmon. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a desperate bid for freedom, calling into question themes of loyalty, survival, and the quest for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aMartians -- Fiction
653 _aMars (Planet) -- Fiction
700 1 _aVestal, Herman B.,
_d1916-2007
830 0 _aProduced from Planet Stories Fall 1947
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64313
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