Wrong Analogy by Joseph Shallit
"Wrong Analogy" by Joseph Shallit is a science fiction story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around a group of settlers who journey from a blighted Earth to a newfound paradise, only to discover that their new home poses unforeseen dangers and challenges. The book explores themes of hope, betrayal, and resilience as the characters confront the realities of colonization. The tale follows Harvey and Ruth Flanders, who, along withother settlers, arrive on a lush, seemingly ideal planet. Upon their arrival, they are enthusiastic about the promise of abundant resources, but their excitement quickly turns to disillusionment when they learn that the atmosphere is dangerously low in oxygen, requiring them to use artificial oxygen packs. As they struggle to adapt to this new environment, they uncover a sinister economic system controlled by Colonel Baker, who exploits them for labor in exchange for breathable air. Led by Harvey, the settlers resolve to confront their oppressor, ultimately using ingenuity to turn the tables and gain autonomy. The story serves as a reflection on power dynamics and the human spirit's capacity to fight for survival and dignity amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Shallit, Joseph, 1915-1995 |
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| Illustrator | Orban, Paul, 1896-1974 |
| Title | Wrong Analogy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan 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 | Space colonies -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59545 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 140 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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