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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aHoward, Allan,
_d1913-1988
245 1 0 _aIt's a Small Solar System
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Fantastic Universe September 1957.
500 _aRelease date is 2009-03-29
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"It's a Small Solar System" by Allan Howard is a science fiction vignette written in the mid-20th century. The narrative reflects on humanity's first manned mission to Mars, exploring themes of nostalgia for past heroes and the societal shifts in perception of space exploration. The book encapsulates the excitement of discovering a once-thought-dead civilization on the Red Planet, while also addressing the implications of such a venture. The story begins with a recounting of the mission aboard the spaceship "Goddard" as it approaches Mars. The crew, consisting of a Captain and two scientists, is eager to explore a large, seemingly inhabited city upon landing. They are astonished to find humanoid figures that bear a surprising resemblance to Earthlings. The pivotal moment occurs when Captain makes first contact with a Martian, who introduces himself in perfect English as John Carter. This unexpected connection leads readers to ponder the complexities of interplanetary relations and the remnants of human culture in an era where reading and appreciation of the arts have waned. Overall, the narrative blends adventure with a reflective look at human progress and civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aMars (Planet) -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Fantastic Universe September 1957.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28437
999 _c69346
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