Woman's touch by Evelyn E. Smith

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Author Smith, Evelyn E., 1922-2000
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title Woman's touch
Original Publication New York, NY: Headline Publications, Inc., 1956.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Woman's Touch" by Evelyn E. Smith is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century, likely during the 1950s. The story revolves around a small team of surveyors who land on the planet Furbish, tasked with the seemingly simple job of setting up a fueling and repair station. However, the narrative quickly unfolds themes of exploration, cultural interaction, and the complexities of morality when it comes to indigenous life. The plot centers on two young couples, Judy and Ned McComb, as well as Danny and Jane Field, who are stationed on the remote planet with strict orders not to interact with the local humanoid-like natives. However, the women's curiosity and compassion drive them to defy these orders, leading to humorous and chaotic circumstances as they engage with the natives, who they believe are more intelligent than initially thought. As the girls begin to teach the Furbishians language and culture, they inadvertently create a thriving community, blurring the lines between exploitation and nurturing. The story culminates with the arrival of their commanding officer, who is both astonished and alarmed by the changes on Furbish, revealing the complex consequences of human interaction with other life forms. Through its narrative, the novella explores themes of empathy, responsibility, and the impact of cultural exchange. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject Outer space -- Exploration -- Fiction
Subject Spouses -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 73385
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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