Salvage in Space by Jack Williamson
"Salvage in Space" by Jack Williamson is a science fiction novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Thad Allen, a meteor miner in the vastness of space who stumbles upon a derelict rocket ship named the "Red Dragon". The book explores themes of isolation, adventure, and the eerie unknown, as Thad navigates the treacherous environment of the meteor belt and encounters strange occurrences aboard the ghostly ship. The
narrative begins with Thad Allen, a determined miner looking for precious metals in the asteroid belt, who discovers the disabled "Red Dragon", seemingly abandoned and drifting. As he boards the ship, he is drawn into a mystery that involves the strange disappearance of its crew, a haunting scream echoing through the vessel, and the discovery of a beautiful woman, Linda Cross, preserved in a crystal coffer. Throughout his perilous journey aboard the ship, Thad faces danger not only from the unknown forces that killed the crew but also from an invisible predator, culminating in a gripping confrontation. Ultimately, Thad's heroism and determination lead him to salvage both the treasure aboard the ship and the lifeless body of Linda, who has been placed in suspended animation. The conclusion reveals a glimmer of hope as Thad's dedication pays off when Linda awakens after a long wait. The novel combines elements of suspense, exploration, and a romantic twist, making it a captivating tale of bravery and love in the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Williamson, Jack, 1908-2006 |
|---|---|
| Title | Salvage in Space |
| Series Title | Produced from Astounding Stories March 1933. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29283 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29283-0 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2009 |
| Last Update | May 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 566 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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