Peril of the Blue World by Robert Abernathy
"Peril of the Blue World" by Robert Abernathy is a science fiction novella written in the early 1940s. The narrative centers around a Martian expedition sent to Earth, initially intending to assess the planet for colonization. However, the explorers soon discover that Earth harbors unexpected dangers, including bizarre creatures and societal complexities that challenge their preconceived notions about intelligence and civilization. The story unfolds through the perspective of Shapplo, an interpreter for
the Martian crew, as they land on a lush and vibrant Earth landscape, only to encounter a mix of animal life and a medieval human named Sir Henry de Long. As the Martians engage with Sir Henry, they learn about Earth's peculiar customs, dangers like dragons, and the existence of werewolves and vampires, which lead them to question the safety of their mission. Ultimately, following a harrowing assessment of the threats posed by Earth's inhabitants and creatures, the expedition concludes that the planet is fundamentally unfit for Martian settlement, prompting a swift return to their home world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Abernathy, Robert, 1924-1990 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Graef, Robert A., 1879-1951 |
| Title | Peril of the Blue World |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult 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 | Short stories |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Martians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62241 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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