| Author |
Taylor, J. A. |
| Illustrator |
Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 |
| Title |
Far from Home
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| Series Title |
Produced from "Astounding Science Fiction, December 1955".
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, LN Yaddanapudi and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Far from Home" by J. A. Taylor is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the concept of isolation and survival in space, following the events after a space pilot, Johnny Melland, is detached from his malfunctioning spacecraft following a collision with a meteor. This work explores the psychological and physical challenges faced by individuals in dire situations. The narrative unfolds as Johnny finds himself stranded in the vast emptiness of space after an accident during his mission aboard the rocket Able Jake. Isolated and grasping for survival, he grapples with despair and a growing sense of panic as he devises a plan to attract attention and signal for rescue. By utilizing a Waste Disposal Cylinder, he creates a makeshift parachute system to help him return to Earth. The story takes readers on an emotional journey through Johnny's desperation, resilience, and eventual homecoming, highlighting the fragile nature of life and the triumph of the human spirit against overwhelming odds. (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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| Subject |
Space flight -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23408 |
| Release Date |
Nov 8, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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