The Test Colony by Winston K. Marks
"The Test Colony" by Winston K. Marks is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the themes of colonization and unintended consequences as a group of human colonists establish a new home on the planet Sirius XXII, only to discover a race of small, humanoid creatures with remarkable intelligence and abilities. The story delves into the interactions between the colonists and these native beings, raising questions about
morality, survival, and what it means to truly coexist with another intelligent species. The plot follows Sam Rogers and Phil Benson, leaders of the human colony, as they navigate the complexities introduced by their new environment and the alien inhabitants. Upon arriving on Sirius XXII, they initially encounter two natives who appear playful and innocent but hint at deeper challenges. As the story unfolds, the colonists face a moral dilemma regarding their approach to the newly discovered humanoids. Tensions rise as some colonists begin to indulge in the native's fermented fruit, leading to cultural clashes and the potential erosion of their own societal fabric. Ultimately, the colonists, under Benson's leadership, plot a controversial solution to control the native population, testing their values and humanity in the face of survival. The narrative thus offers a rich commentary on human nature and the complexities of establishing a new society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marks, Winston K. (Winston Kinney), 1915-1979 |
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| Illustrator | Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 |
| Title | The Test Colony |
| Series Title | Produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction September 1954. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space colonies -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32676 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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