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100 1 _aJones, Raymond F.,
_d1915-1994
245 1 4 _aThe Colonists
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 IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-04
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Colonists" by Raymond F. Jones is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s, exploring the complexities of human nature and the essence of colonization. The story revolves around the psychological and existential challenges faced by a group of individuals sent to establish a colony on the distant planet Serrengia. Through a blend of adventure and introspection, the narrative delves into themes of honor, failure, and the qualities necessary for successful colonization. The plot mainly follows Captain Louis Carnahan, who grapples with his perceived failure to lead his team and fulfill their mission amidst struggles against the harsh environment and within the social fabric of the colony. As the narrative progresses, the reader is introduced to Dr. John Ashby and other key figures in the commissioning of the colonization, contributing to discussions about the qualities required in colonists—originating from oppression or the desire for growth. Mark Jorden emerges as a hopeful character seeking to establish a home on Serrengia, showcasing the complexities of human relationships and the drive for progress against adversity. The climax centers on the philosophical exploration of what drives individuals to leave their homes behind, ultimately redefining the essence of what it means to truly colonize. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aSpace colonies -- Fiction
700 1 _aOrban, Paul,
_d1896-1974
830 0 _aProduced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32687
999 _c73533
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