Amateur in Chancery by George O. Smith

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Author Smith, George O. (George Oliver), 1911-1981
Title Amateur in Chancery
Note Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Amateur in Chancery" by George O. Smith is a science fiction short story written in the early 1960s. The narrative explores the complexities of communication between humans and an alien species when a project aimed at sending a human to Venus encounters serious problems. The likely topic delves into themes of perception, understanding, and the challenges of interspecies communication. The story follows Tom, a computer programmer, who is called to help rescue Holly, a scientist stranded on Venus after exposure to a hazardous atmosphere. As time ticks away and Holly's condition worsens, the team realizes that they must communicate effectively with Harla, a Venusians who has the key to bringing Holly back. The primary challenge arises from differing perceptions of concepts like "left" and "right," as well as the alien's lack of familiarity with Earthly references. Ultimately, through a blend of emotional intuition and ingenious reasoning, Tom guides Harla to press the right button in the rescue vehicle, highlighting that feelings and emotions can bridge the gaps that logic sometimes cannot. The rescue operation unfolds with a sense of urgency, blending tension with scientific exploration in this engaging tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 51681
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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