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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aWilliams, Robert Moore,
_d1907-1977
245 1 0 _aNew Lamps
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Other Worlds May 1957
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-06
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"New Lamps" by Robert Moore Williams is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. Set on Mars, the story revolves around the exploration of deep existential and ethical questions through the lens of a scientifically advanced society that struggles with its own moral shortcomings. The narrative follows Jim Ronson, a bio-physicist from Earth, on a quest to seek out the enigmatic Martian figure known as Les Ro, who is rumored to possess revolutionary knowledge that could hold the key to profound human troubles, particularly cancer. In the book, Ronson arrives on Mars with aspirations of uncovering solutions to humanity's pressing medical issues. His journey becomes tumultuous as he navigates the harsh realities of Martian life, the indifference of the local populace toward humans, and unexpected alliances—most notably with Jennie Ware, a daring author eager to unveil the secrets of Les Ro. As Ronson and Jennie face various challenges, including confrontations with Martian criminals and existential threats, their quest ultimately leads them to a confrontation with Les Ro, who harbors extraordinary powers of healing and transformation. The story culminates in a quest for personal and societal redemption, where the characters are challenged to confront their innermost fears and desires, ultimately seeking to forge a new path for both humanity and Martians through shared knowledge and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aScientists -- Fiction
653 _aMartians -- Fiction
653 _aMars (Planet) -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Other Worlds May 1957
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52009
999 _c92843
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