The Serpent River by Don Wilcox
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"The Serpent River" by Don Wilcox is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story unfolds in a distant world where human-like beings, known as the Benzendellas, live alongside a mysterious, serpentine entity referred to as the Kao-Wagwattl, or the "serpent river." The narrative follows two explorers from Earth, Captain Linden and his aide Split Campbell, who land on this strange planet to uncover the secrets of the enigmatic
river and its significance to the local inhabitants. The plot centers around the adventures and challenges faced by Linden and Campbell as they navigate the complexities of Benzendella society. Upon their arrival, they witness a ritual interrupted by an attack from hostile warriors, which they prevent with the ship's siren, establishing themselves as protectors of the Benzendellas. During Linden's recovery from an injury, he develops a bond with Vauna, the daughter of the Benzendella leader, Tomboldo. The societal customs, including a unique method of reproduction that the Benzendellas practice, complicate the narrative. As relationships deepen and political tensions arise, Linden discovers that true understanding between cultures involves navigating both affection and duty amid the overarching influence of the EGGWE code, which governs their interactions. Ultimately, the explorers must decide the fates of their friendships and futures in this new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wilcox, Don, 1905-2000 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Serpent River |
| Series Title | Produced from Other Worlds May 1957 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| 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 | Extrasolar planets -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50923 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50923-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 344 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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