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100 1 _aWilliamson, Jack,
_d1908-2006
245 1 0 _aSalvage in Space
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 Astounding Stories March 1933.
500 _aRelease date is 2009-07-01
508 _aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Salvage in Space" by Jack Williamson is a science fiction novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Thad Allen, a meteor miner in the vastness of space who stumbles upon a derelict rocket ship named the "Red Dragon". The book explores themes of isolation, adventure, and the eerie unknown, as Thad navigates the treacherous environment of the meteor belt and encounters strange occurrences aboard the ghostly ship. The narrative begins with Thad Allen, a determined miner looking for precious metals in the asteroid belt, who discovers the disabled "Red Dragon", seemingly abandoned and drifting. As he boards the ship, he is drawn into a mystery that involves the strange disappearance of its crew, a haunting scream echoing through the vessel, and the discovery of a beautiful woman, Linda Cross, preserved in a crystal coffer. Throughout his perilous journey aboard the ship, Thad faces danger not only from the unknown forces that killed the crew but also from an invisible predator, culminating in a gripping confrontation. Ultimately, Thad's heroism and determination lead him to salvage both the treasure aboard the ship and the lifeless body of Linda, who has been placed in suspended animation. The conclusion reveals a glimmer of hope as Thad's dedication pays off when Linda awakens after a long wait. The novel combines elements of suspense, exploration, and a romantic twist, making it a captivating tale of bravery and love in the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Astounding Stories March 1933.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29283
999 _c70131
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