The Chemically Pure Warriors by Allen Kim Lang
"The Chemically Pure Warriors" by Allen Kim Lang is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around Lieutenant Lee Hartford and his platoon, who occupy a planet known as Kansas, inhabited by Indigenous Hominids they deem "Stinkers." The narrative delves into the complexities of inter-species interactions, ethical dilemmas surrounding occupation, and the consequences of colonial attitudes as Hartford grapples with both his mission and the cost of
war. At the start of the book, the regiment, consisting of Hartford's "Terrible Third," is returning to their barracks after a prolonged field exercise. Their routines highlight the heavy reliance on sterile safety suits, as their species, chemically pure Axenites, lack immunity to Earth bacteria. Amidst the camaraderie and banter of the soldiers, tension simmers beneath the surface regarding their treatment of the native population. Then, after a series of events, Lieutenant Piacentelli seeks to make contact with the locals, leading to tragic outcomes that spark a violent response from the colonel commanding Hartford, raising questions about morality, duty, and the dark purpose behind their mission on an alien world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lang, Allen Kim, 1928- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Mack |
| Title | The Chemically Pure Warriors |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan 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 | War stories |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61316 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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