The Pirates of Ersatz by Murray Leinster

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Author Leinster, Murray, 1896-1975
Illustrator Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005
Title The Pirates of Ersatz
Series Title Produced from Astounding Science Fiction February, March and April 1959.
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, V. L. Simpson, Bruce Albrecht and
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Summary "The Pirates of Ersatz" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows Bron Hoddan, an ambitious young man from the pirate planet of Zan who dreams of becoming a successful electronic engineer on the civilized planet Walden. Unfortunately, Hoddan finds himself framed for murder after his invention unintentionally kills a man, compelling him to navigate a series of absurd adventures in a society where conformity reigns supreme and creativity is viewed as a threat. At the start of the narrative, we meet Bron Hoddan as he embarks on a dangerous journey to the planet Walden, hoping to leave behind his life as a space pirate. Upon arrival, he becomes embroiled in unintended chaos after his invention, originally created to improve the planet's power grid, inadvertently results in a fatal accident. This sets off a comical yet precarious chain of events involving misunderstandings with the local authorities, his friend Derec, and the charming but complicated girl, Nedda. As he desperately tries to clear his name, Hoddan confronts the absurdities of a society that prizes stability and conformity over innovation, leading to a series of daring escapes and confrontations that blend humor with sharp social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Engineers -- Fiction
Subject Space pirates -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 24035
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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