A Gift from Earth by Manly Banister
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"A Gift from Earth" by Manly Banister is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. The book explores themes of cultural exchange and economic disruption following the arrival of Earthmen on the alien planet Zur. It delves into the societal changes and shifts in business practices that ensue as advanced Earth goods and technologies impact the local economy and the lives of its inhabitants. The story
centers around the Masur brothers, particularly the young and underestimated Zotul, as they navigate the tumultuous changes brought by the arrival of Earthmen. Initially skeptical of their intention, the brothers realize they must adapt to survive. As Earth products flood the market, the traditional pottery business of the Masurs faces decline while new technologies, such as gas ranges and telecommunications, transform their society. Zotul becomes increasingly aware of the changes in power dynamics, leading to the brothers reluctantly signing contracts that bind them to Earth’s commercial interests. Ultimately, they grapple with the colonial implications of Earth’s presence, leading to a transformation in identity and culture as the lines between Zurians and Earthmen begin to blur. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Banister, Manly, 1914-1986 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Kossin, Sandy |
| Title | A Gift from Earth |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction August 1955 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Business -- Fiction |
| Subject | Extrasolar planets -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51129 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51129-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 5, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 505 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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