...So They Baked a Cake by Winston K. Marks

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Author Marks, Winston K. (Winston Kinney), 1915-1979
Illustrator Beecham, Tom, 1926-2000
Title ...So They Baked a Cake
Note Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed
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Summary "...So They Baked a Cake" by Winston K. Marks is a science fiction short story published in the early 1950s. The narrative explores the journey of a human interest columnist who is fed up with humanity and finds himself part of the first crew on a starship, the "Albert E.", which endeavors to travel deep into space using the experimental Larson Drive. The story revolves around themes of isolation, the challenges of space travel, and the unexpected emotional connections that can arise during such an adventure. As the "Albert E." travels toward its destination, the crew grapples with the realities of time dilation and the effects of leaving Earth behind. They discover a seemingly inhabited planet where an enigmatic welcome message greets them. Eventually, it becomes clear that this planet is home to a colony that has awaited their arrival, showcasing advancements in space travel that the crew never anticipated. The emotional reunion of Captain Hans Larson with his long-lost partner, Tina, reveals the complexities of human relationships and the continuity of life despite immense distances. This touching conclusion emphasizes themes of hope and connection amid the unknown expanses of space. (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 Time dilatation -- Fiction
Subject Journalists -- Fiction
Subject Interstellar travel -- Fiction
Subject Space travelers -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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