The Valley of the Masters by Charles Minor Blackford
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"The Valley of the Masters" by Charles Minor Blackford is a science fiction novel written during the early 1960s. The story explores themes of curiosity, societal stagnation, and the pursuit of knowledge in a world where progress has been forsaken. It delves into the life of the protagonist, Henry Callis, who seeks to understand the mechanisms of his society and the reasons behind the decay of their once-functioning world. The narrative follows
Henry as he navigates a community of superstitious individuals who have forgotten the technology and understanding that once sustained their lives. Tiring of the ignorance that surrounds him, he embarks on a journey of discovery with Theta, a girl who admires him. As they confront the shadows of their civilization's past, they unveil the truths about the technology that their ancestors once wielded. Henry's pursuit ultimately leads him to stand against the collective apathy of his society, advocating for knowledge and urgent action to prevent their impending collapse—a struggle that resonates with the themes of empowerment and rebellion against ignorance. Through Henry's journey, the reader is prompted to consider the significance of knowledge and the dangers of complacency in the face of declining societal relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Blackford, Charles Minor |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Ritter, Bob |
| Title | The Valley of the Masters |
| Series Title | Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Regression (Civilization) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Technology -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61055 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 288 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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