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_aBond, Nelson S., _d1908-2006 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe downfall of Lancelot Biggs |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 490 | 1 | _aLancelot Biggs, 8 | |
| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Weird Tales March 1941. | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-07-23 | ||
| 508 | _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Downfall of Lancelot Biggs" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction novella that was likely written in the early 1940s. The story takes place in a future where space travel is common, highlighting the adventures aboard the spaceship "Saturn". It primarily explores themes of ambition, camaraderie, and the challenges of pursuing one’s dreams within the framework of space exploration. The narrative follows Lieutenant Lancelot Biggs as he approaches a pivotal moment in his career, where he faces the possibility of being promoted to captain. Throughout the journey, Biggs encounters various challenges that test his skills and resourcefulness. However, unbeknownst to him, he is being observed by an inspector from the Space Safety Control Board. When Biggs's attempts to demonstrate his capabilities lead to a series of chaotic incidents aboard the ship, the pressure mounts, ultimately culminating in his failure to secure the captaincy. The story concludes with a display of friendship and support among the crew, with a poignant shift in focus on Biggs's growth and character rather than just his ambition, emphasizing the value of teamwork and mentorship amid personal setbacks. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cNew York, NY: Weird Tales, 1940 |
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| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aSpace ships -- Fiction | ||
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_aCampo, Henry del, _d1899-1961 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aLancelot Biggs, 8 | |
| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Weird Tales March 1941. | |
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