The Big Tomorrow by Richard S. Shaver
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"The Big Tomorrow" by Paul Lohrman is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around Joshua Lake, an ambitious entrepreneur who dreams of sending a rocket to the Moon. Set against a backdrop of financial challenges and personal setbacks, the narrative explores themes of ambition, obsession, and the struggle to realize one's dreams in the face of adversity. The novel follows Joshua Lake as he battles financial
ruin while pursuing his goal of interstellar travel. After parting ways with his business partner Lee Gorman, Lake faces numerous obstacles, including failed tests and dwindling funds. His unwavering belief in his vision leads him to seek funding from Gorman, creating a tense and complex relationship between them. As Lake's project progresses, he navigates setbacks, personal sacrifices, and moral dilemmas, culminating in the poignant realization that the journey toward one’s dreams can be fraught with challenges and sacrifices. Ultimately, the story underscores the resilience of the human spirit and the lengths to which one will go to achieve greatness, even in the face of potential failure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shaver, Richard S., 1907-1975 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Kossin, Sandy |
| Title | The Big Tomorrow |
| Series Title | Produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov. 1953. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29931 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 295 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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