000			02112cam a22003493u 4500
001			22966
003			UtSlPG
005			20260610133528.0
006			m
007			cr n
008			260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040			_aUtSlPG
041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aHarrison, Harry, _d1925-2012
245	1	0	_aToy Shop
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aProduced from Analog April 1962.
500			_aRelease date is 2007-10-12
508			_aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Toy Shop" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction short story that was likely written in the early 1960s. This story explores themes of illusion, scientific curiosity, and the potential for unexpected breakthroughs in technology, focusing on the world of seemingly simple toys that may conceal deeper scientific principles. The narrative revolves around Colonel "Biff" Hawton, who becomes intrigued by a toy rocket ship that appears to defy the laws of physics through an impressive demonstration. The gadget is revealed to be nothing more than a cleverly rigged illusion using an invisible thread, yet it triggers a profound insight among several missile men who observe it. They come to realize that while the toy itself is a mere trick, there lies a fractional weight decrease that might hint at a groundbreaking discovery. The story ultimately suggests that innovations can sometimes emerge from unexpected sources, leading to significant advancements in technology and space travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aScience fiction
653			_aShort stories
700	1		_aBrey, Charles
830		0	_aProduced from Analog April 1962.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22966
999			_c64041 _d64041