Accidental Death by Peter Baily
"Accidental Death" by Peter Baily is a science fiction novella published in the late 1950s. The story centers on aerospace exploration and the unforeseen dangers that come with it, reflecting the period's fascination with space travel and the unknown. The narrative delves into themes of luck and human error in the face of technological advancement. The protagonist, Matt Hennessy, recounts his harrowing experience aboard the starship "Whale" during its first long jumpto a distant star. Following a series of catastrophic errors, the crew finds themselves crashing back near Earth. Hennessy’s story unfolds through his recorded message after landing in the snowy wilderness, where he reflects on the crew's misfortunes and their encounters with a feline-like alien species known as the Chingsi. As he struggles to survive against the odds, he philosophizes about luck, chance, and the peculiarities of their tragic adventure. Ultimately, his survival raises questions about the nature of luck and the implications of their exploration, serving as a cautionary tale about the unpredictable outcomes of human endeavors in space. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baily, Peter |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Schoenherr, John, 1935-2010 |
| Title | Accidental Death |
| Series Title | Produced from Astounding Science Fiction February 1959. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Weeks, Bruce Albrecht, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Space flight -- Fiction |
| Subject | Luck -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24517 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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