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_aGilbert, Robert E., _d1924-1993 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aHunt the Hog of Joe |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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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 Infinity, February 1957 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-06-30 | ||
| 508 | _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Hunt the Hog of Joe" by Robert E. Gilbert is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around Ube Kinlock, a hunter summoned by the Galactic Government to eliminate a deadly creature known as the Hog, which poses a significant threat to the inhabitants of Planet Maggie. The book explores themes of survival, cultural clashes, and the consequences of colonialism, set against a backdrop of a strange planet governed by unconventional laws that challenge Kinlock's understanding of morality and coexistence. The storyline follows Ube Kinlock as he navigates the unique and often bizarre societal norms of Maggie while on his mission to hunt the Hog. Upon his arrival on the planet, Kinlock quickly encounters resistance from the local authorities, particularly from Dominant Olaf Ypsilanti, who is reluctant to accept his presence. Alongside Betty Toal, a spirited local hunter, Kinlock discovers that the Hog is not merely a mindless beast, but a creature possessing a level of intelligence and a voice that challenges the reasons for its extermination. As Kinlock grapples with ethical dilemmas surrounding his mission, the narrative unfolds with thrilling encounters and significant revelations about the Hog's nature, ultimately leading to a climax that forces Kinlock to reconsider his understanding of life, death, and the interconnections of beings across galaxies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Royal Publications, Inc, 1956 |
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| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aHunting stories | ||
| 653 | _aLife on other planets -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aHunters -- Fiction | ||
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_aEmshwiller, Ed, _d1925-1990 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Infinity, February 1957 | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68433 |
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