The Dragon-Queen of Jupiter by Leigh Brackett
"The Dragon-Queen of Jupiter" by Leigh Brackett is a science fiction novella written in the early 1940s. Set against the backdrop of Jupiter, the story follows a group of soldiers stationed at Fort Washington as they fend off attacks from the indigenous swamp-dwelling creatures, led by a formidable dragon-queen. The narrative blends adventure with elements of survival, showcasing the struggles and strategies of the characters as they face both external threats andinternal despair. The novella primarily revolves around Tex, a corporal in the Volunteer Legion, and his fellow soldiers, including the Martian Breska, as they endure a prolonged siege by the swamp-dwellers. The soldiers grapple with dwindling supplies, mysterious attacks using green snakes and beetles, and the psychological toll of their isolation. As the conflict escalates, Tex encounters the dragon-queen herself, a beautiful yet deadly figure, whose tactics place them at the brink of annihilation. Ultimately, they must confront the harsh realities of their environment, a unique phenomenon where their very survival hinges on understanding the dry spots that combat rust and provide elusive hydration. The story culminates in a tense struggle for life and a glimpse of hope for the colonization of Jupiter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Brackett, Leigh, 1915-1978 |
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| Illustrator | Lynch, Don (Artist) |
| Title | The Dragon-Queen of Jupiter |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.8 (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 | Short stories |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jupiter (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61890 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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