| Author |
Lande, Irving W. |
| Illustrator |
Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 |
| Title |
Slingshot
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Slingshot" by Irving W. Lande is a science fiction narrative written during the mid-20th century. The book explores the themes of space combat and the psychological impact of war, focusing on the experiences of Captain Paul Coulter, a space fighter pilot. The story takes place against the backdrop of an ongoing conflict between the United States and Russia in a time when space travel has become a vital battleground. In the narrative, Captain Coulter is engaged in a high-stakes mission where he and his crew face the imminent dangers of space warfare. The tension of aerial dogfights is juxtaposed with Coulter's personal reflections on love, life, and the responsibilities of being a pilot. As the story unfolds, Coulter's memories of his relationships and dreams for the future collide with the harsh realities of combat. With the focus on a specific mission, the book examines the emotional and existential challenges the characters encounter in this thrilling yet perilous environment as they navigate the perils of battle and ponder the implications of their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22462 |
| Release Date |
Aug 30, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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