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_aWilson, Richard, _d1920-1987 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTraveling Companion Wanted |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Galaxy Magazine June 1959 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-04-14 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Traveling Companion Wanted" by Richard Wilson is a science fiction novella that was likely written during the late 1950s, a period notable for its increased interest in space exploration and imaginative storytelling. The book explores the extraordinary and unconventional journey of a spaceman, Regan, who unexpectedly discovers an underground world while attempting to salvage his damaged spacesuit. The narrative combines elements of adventure and surrealism, delving into themes of curiosity, isolation, and the complexity of communication. The story begins with Regan's mishap during a space mission, where he loses control and falls into the ocean, only to find himself in a mysterious undersea river that leads to a vibrant, subterranean civilization. As he navigates this hidden world, Regan encounters curious inhabitants and learns about their culture, all the while battling his own physical exhaustion and hunger. Despite his struggles to find a way back home and communicate with the locals, he develops a sense of appreciation for this newfound environment. Ultimately, the tale concludes with Regan returning to the surface, filled with the desire to revisit this alien world—a poignant reminder of the explorative spirit that defines humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aAstronauts -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aUnderground areas -- Fiction | ||
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_aDillon, Diane, _d1933- |
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_aDillon, Leo, _d1933-2012 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Galaxy Magazine June 1959 | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51759 |
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