Pioneer by William Hardy
"Pioneer" by William Hardy is a short science fiction story written in the early 1950s. The narrative centers around a German Shepherd named Rex, who embarks on a groundbreaking journey into space, highlighting themes of loyalty and adventure. The story unfolds as Rex prepares for and experiences the trials of being launched into orbit, reflecting the emotional bond between him and his owner, Max. In the story, Rex is taken by Max
to a facility where he undergoes preparations for a space mission. Despite his initial fears and the strange environment filled with unfamiliar odors and people, Rex ultimately faces the challenges of the launch and the physical strains of space travel. After a harrowing experience aboard the spacecraft, Rex successfully returns to Earth, celebrated as a pioneer in human space exploration. His tale emphasizes the bravery of animals and their vital roles in human achievements, culminating in a monument that honors his contribution to space travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hardy, William |
|---|---|
| Title | Pioneer |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy February 1953. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Dogs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space flight -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32457 |
| Release Date | May 20, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 126 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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