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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aBond, Nelson S.,
_d1908-2006
245 1 4 _aThe downfall of Lancelot Biggs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York, NY: Weird Tales, 1940
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSpace ships -- Fiction
700 1 _aCampo, Henry del,
_d1899-1961
830 0 _aLancelot Biggs, 8
830 0 _aProduced from Weird Tales March 1941.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74109
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