The last space ship by Murray Leinster

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Author Leinster, Murray, 1896-1975
Title The last space ship
Original Publication United States: Galaxy Publishing Corp.,1949.
Series Title Kim Rendell
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Part one: The disciplinary circuit -- Part two: The manless worlds -- Part three: The boomerang circuit.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
Summary "The Last Space Ship" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around Kim Rendell, a man who becomes a pariah on the planet Alphin III after he seeks to dismantle a tyrannical system enforced by the Disciplinary Circuit, a device that maintains order at the cost of individual freedom. The narrative explores themes of oppression, rebellion, and the quest for true liberty, as Kim navigates a perilous journey through space, seeking to both survive and challenge the oppressive forces of government. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Kim Rendell, who is depicted as a weary, hungry man reflecting on his fall from grace in a highly controlled society. He resides in a museum with the last space ship, the "Starshine", a relic of human exploration now rendered obsolete due to advancements in matter-transmitter technology. As he contemplates his past actions and their repercussions, Kim becomes determined to use the space ship to escape the tyrannical grip of his world. His initial actions lead to encounters with government officials who seek to confine him, showcasing the struggles of an individual against oppressive governance. With a dwindling sense of hope and rising desperation, Kim drives the narrative forward into a mix of adventure and sociopolitical commentary as he grapples with the consequences of his rebellion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject Despotism -- Fiction
Subject Dissenters -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 69916
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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