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_aSackett, Samuel J. _q(Samuel John), _d1928-2018 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Last Plunge |
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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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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy October 1955 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2021-10-26 | ||
| 508 | _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Last Plunge" by Samuel J. Sackett is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story is set on the planet Uranus, where the protagonist, Nils Borgmann, takes on the perilous job of hunting a rare creature called an air lion to provide for his family. This work environment is fraught with dangers, both from the hostile alien atmosphere and the fierce wildlife, highlighting the extreme lengths to which a man may go for the sake of financial stability. The narrative follows Nils Borgmann, a desperate father of seven, who is determined to catch one last air lion to secure his children's futures. Although he faces physical and emotional challenges, including the potential dangers inherent in hunting the massive, formidable beasts, his resolve to provide for his family propels him into high-stakes situations. Key moments include high-pressure dialogues with his crewmates, the intense hunt for the air lion, and the risks he must navigate, including equipment failures that could prove fatal. Ultimately, the story is a poignant exploration of sacrifice, ambition, and the profound connection between a parent and their children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aHunting -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aHunters -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aUranus (Planet) -- Fiction | ||
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_aTerry, W. E., _d1921-1992 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy October 1955 | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66613 |
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