Quest on Phoebe by James R. Adams
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"Quest on Phoebe" by James R. Adams is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. The story follows Ron Farr, a relentless and ambitious adventurer who ventures into the treacherous jungles of Phoebe, one of Saturn's moons, in search of the elusive secret of eternal life. Throughout the narrative, Farr grapples with the perils of the jungle and the ingenious traps set by an ancient civilization to protect their most
sacred treasure. In the tale, Farr encounters the indigenous inhabitants known as the Mumums and faces various challenges as he struggles through the hostile environment. After narrowly escaping death several times due to deadly traps and illusions designed to ensnare intruders, Farr finally reaches the temple that houses the life secret he so deeply desires. However, as he retrieves the container of the elixir, he is struck by a blinding light that distorts his perception of reality, leading to his inevitable defeat. In a grim conclusion, Farr realizes he is trapped within an illusion created by the ancients and ultimately chooses to end his life rather than live in a constant state of despair. The story leaves readers with a profound commentary on ambition, mortality, and the limits of human intellect in the face of ancient wisdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Adams, James R. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Kiemle, H. W. (Henry William), 1908-1969 |
| Title | Quest on Phoebe |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Summer 1947 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.6 (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 | Immortality -- Fiction |
| Subject | Phoebe (Satellite) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64228 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 294 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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