Bolden's Pets by F. L. Wallace
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"Bolden's Pets" by F. L. Wallace is a science fiction story written in the mid-20th century. Set on the planet Van Daamas, the narrative explores themes of survival and interspecies relationships as the protagonist, Lee Bolden, encounters a native tribe and their peculiar customs regarding a mysterious creature. The story delves into the complex dynamics between human settlers and the indigenous beings of the planet, as well as the consequences of trade
and medical advancements. The plot unfolds with Lee Bolden negotiating for the natives’ labor while grappling with an unknown illness he contracts during his travels. The exchange leads him to receive one of the tribe’s enigmatic animals as a gift. Throughout a stormy ordeal, Bolden discovers the creature’s unique properties are vital for combating the Bubble Death, a lethal disease plaguing him. As the story progresses, the connection between Bolden and the creature intensifies, culminating in a poignant realization about sacrifice and the value of life. Ultimately, the tale reflects on the interplay between necessity and companionship, revealing the profound impacts of inter-species interactions in the context of a new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wallace, F. L. (Floyd L.), 1915-2004 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Diehl |
| Title | Bolden's Pets |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction, October, 1955. |
| Credits |
Produced by Adam Buchbinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly 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. | 28460 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28460-6 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 393 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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