| Author |
Norton, Andre, 1912-2005 |
| Title |
Plague Ship
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, Greg Weeks, Cori Samuel and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Plague Ship" by Andre Norton is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows Dane Thorson, a cargo-master-apprentice aboard the spaceship Solar Queen, as he traverses the mysterious planet Sargol alongside his crew. The narrative explores themes of trade, cultural adaptation, and the dynamics between the alien Salariki and the Terran crew. The opening of the book sets the stage for Dane's first experience on Sargol, emphasizing the uniqueness of their trading customs, such as the pungent perfumes that the crew must wear to avoid offending the natives. As they prepare to engage with the Salariki and navigate potential pitfalls—especially after the death of another trader—the tension builds around the challenges of establishing trade while dealing with interstellar rivalries, particularly from the Inter-Solar Company. This blend of intrigue, alien culture, and the protagonist's internal conflicts creates a rich foundation for the adventure that lies ahead, making the beginning a compelling introduction to the story. (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 |
Space ships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Life on other planets -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Solar Queen (Imaginary space vehicle) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16921 |
| Release Date |
Oct 23, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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