Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930 by Various
"Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930" by Various is a collection of science fiction short stories written in the early 20th century. The anthology features various writers and presents a range of imaginative narratives that explore futuristic themes, interstellar travel, and the complexities of human emotion in extraordinary circumstances. The opening of the compilation begins with "The Planet of Dread" by R.F. Starzl, introducing Mark Forepaugh, an Earth man stationed on thealien planet Inra. He faces dire challenges when a supply blunder leaves him without the power source necessary for survival. Joined by his loyal Martian servant Gunga, Forepaugh navigates dangerous jungles teeming with bizarre creatures, including a colossal amoeba. As they confront the treacherous environment and unearthly threats, the duo struggles to find refuge while contemplating their dire circumstances and potential rescue. The vivid descriptions and escalating tension immediately draw readers into a world where survival hinges on wit and bravery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bates, Harry, 1900-1981 |
| Title | Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The Planet of Dread / R. F. Starzl The Lord of Space / Victor Rousseau The Second Satellite / Edmond Hamilton Silver Dome / Harl Vincent Earth, the Marauder (Part 2 of 3) / Arthur J. Burks Murder Madness (Part 4 of 4) / Murray Leinster The Flying City / H. Thompson Rich |
| Credits | Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Science fiction -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Science fiction, American -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29768 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 224 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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