The Chasers by Daniel F. Galouye

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Author Galouye, Daniel F., 1920-1976
Illustrator Harrington
Title The Chasers
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Summary "The Chasers" by Daniel F. Galouye is a science fiction novel that appears to have been written in the early 1960s. The story follows two space travelers, Kent Cassidy and Gene Mason, who crash-land on an alien planet filled with peculiar human-like inhabitants. The book explores themes of civilization and human nature in a bizarre setting, as the protagonists grapple with unexpected cultural dynamics and seek to repair their ship in a world that seems simultaneously familiar and alien. The narrative begins with Cassidy and Mason struggling with the aftermath of their crash, only to encounter increasingly unusual customs among the locals, such as their penchant for fervent chases and an apparent lack of advanced technology despite the existence of spaceships. As the protagonists interact with the eccentric native population—particularly a girl named Riva and her father—they learn about the whimsical and chaotic lifestyle that dominates this planet. Throughout their adventure, they experience a series of humorous yet bewildering events, ultimately questioning the nature of civilization itself and the meaning of play in a world that appears to have regressed in technological progress. As they seek to fix their ship and return home, the comic absurdity of their situation highlights themes of innocence and the curious ways in which societies evolve. (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 Space travelers -- Fiction
Subject Extrasolar planets -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 51508
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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