To Save Earth by Edward W. Ludwig

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Author Ludwig, Edward W., 1920-1990
Illustrator Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
Illustrator Van Dongen, H. R., 1920-2010
Title To Save Earth
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Summary "To Save Earth" by Edward W. Ludwig is a science fiction novel first published in the early 1960s. The book explores themes of sanity, hope, and the human condition as a group of astronauts—who are ostensibly humanity's last chance—battle their own madness in a mission to find a new home for the human race before Earth is destroyed. The story delves into the psychological struggles of the crew as they confront despair while navigating the unknown beneath the shimmering backdrop of space. The narrative centers on Captain Jeffrey Torkel and his crew aboard the spaceship "Star Queen", who have spent over six years in space searching for a habitable planet before the sun's impending destruction of Earth. When they discover a planet orbiting the star Sirius, they face a challenging reality: they are not just searching for survival but also grappling with their deteriorating mental states. As they encounter the native Sirians, who possess telepathic abilities and unexpected kindness, the crew is tempted to abandon their mission. However, after a series of tragic events, including the mysterious death of one of their own, Torkel realizes that staying could lead to disaster while struggling not to lose hope for a better future. Ultimately, the book examines the complexity of human emotions in the face of extinction, pitting personal desires against the duty to save humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Interstellar travel -- Fiction
Subject Extrasolar planets -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 53059
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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