The Space Rover by Edwin K. Sloat

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Author Sloat, Edwin K., 1895-1986
Title The Space Rover
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Summary "The Space Rover" by Edwin K. Sloat is a science fiction novel written in the early 1930s. The book delves into a thrilling narrative about young Winford, who leads a daring escape from the harsh prison mines of Mercury, illustrating themes of resilience and survival in an outer space setting. Through its imaginative take on interplanetary travel and space politics, the story embodies the adventurous spirit of early science fiction. In this gripping tale, Evan Winford and his fellow inmates, a ragtag group of Martians and Venusians, embark on a desperate escape aboard a prison tender ship. Faced with imminent capture, Winford must devise a plan to intercept a passing freighter and secure their freedom. Encountering numerous challenges, including internal discord among prisoners and dangerous confrontations aboard the freighter "Golden Fleece", Winford ultimately confronts his nemesis, Silas Teutoberg, whose betrayal led to his wrongful imprisonment. The plot weaves through action-packed sequences, intricate space maneuvers, and moral dilemmas, culminating in a high-stakes clash that tests Winford’s resolve and his desire for revenge. As the escape unfolds, the novel explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the complexity of human motivations in an unforgiving universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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