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100 1 _aFrancis, V. R.
245 1 4 _aThe Flying Cuspidors
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from Fantastic Universe August 1958.
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-21
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Flying Cuspidors" by V. R. Francis is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. Set in the year 2056, the story mixes humor and romance against an intergalactic backdrop, exploring themes of love and identity with a whimsical twist. The narrative centers around musicians on the gambling ship "Saturn" and provides a unique take on extraterrestrial encounters. The plot follows Hotlips Grogan, a talented trumpet player, whose performance is affected by his infatuation with a beautiful new singer, Stella Starlight. As Grogan grapples with his feelings, he inadvertently attracts the attention of mysterious flying cuspidors, extraterrestrial beings that can’t tolerate high-pitched sounds. With the help of his friend Eddie, Grogan discovers that his trumpet playing could drive the cuspidors away. The narrative culminates in a dramatic confrontation with these creatures, leading to an unexpected conclusion for Grogan and his fellow musicians. Ultimately, it deftly blends elements of science fiction and romance with light-hearted humor, resulting in a charming and engaging read. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aMusicians -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Fantastic Universe August 1958.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29749
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