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100	1		_aHardy, William
245	1	0	_aPioneer
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aProduced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy February 1953.
500			_aRelease date is 2010-05-20
508			_aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Pioneer" by William Hardy is a short science fiction story written in the early 1950s. The narrative centers around a German Shepherd named Rex, who embarks on a groundbreaking journey into space, highlighting themes of loyalty and adventure. The story unfolds as Rex prepares for and experiences the trials of being launched into orbit, reflecting the emotional bond between him and his owner, Max. In the story, Rex is taken by Max to a facility where he undergoes preparations for a space mission. Despite his initial fears and the strange environment filled with unfamiliar odors and people, Rex ultimately faces the challenges of the launch and the physical strains of space travel. After a harrowing experience aboard the spacecraft, Rex successfully returns to Earth, celebrated as a pioneer in human space exploration. His tale emphasizes the bravery of animals and their vital roles in human achievements, culminating in a monument that honors his contribution to space travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aScience fiction
653			_aShort stories
653			_aDogs -- Fiction
653			_aSpace flight -- Fiction
830		0	_aProduced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy February 1953.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32457
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