The Galaxy Primes by E. E. Smith
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"The Galaxy Primes" by E. E. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The story revolves around four brilliant individuals—a pair of men and a pair of women—who find themselves aboard an experimental spaceship, the "Pleiades", lost billions of parsecs from Earth. Their scientific expertise and interpersonal dynamics unfold as they navigate the cosmos, tackling not only the mysteries of space but the complexities of their relationships and
survival. The opening of the book introduces two male characters, Garlock and James, alongside two women, Belle and Lola, aboard their ship as they prepare for a significant journey. Tensions quickly arise among the crew, illustrated by Belle's confrontational attitude towards Garlock, who struggles to maintain order and focus amid the friction. As they execute a bold attempt to take off for an uncertain destination, discussions about their scientific missions and personal agendas highlight their distinctive personalities and roles, setting the stage for both the narrative's adventurous and character-driven paths. The stage is set for a multi-layered exploration of relationships, scientific discovery, and the challenges of interstellar travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer), 1890-1965 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Galaxy Primes |
| Series Title | Produced from Amazing Stories March, April and May 1959. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, V. L. Simpson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Interplanetary voyages -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space and time -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20898 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20898-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1182 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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