| Author |
Bunch, David R., 1925-2000 |
| Title |
In the Jag-Whiffing Service
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"In the Jag-Whiffing Service" by David R. Bunch is a science fiction short story written in the late 1950s. The narrative explores themes of technological advancement and societal fears, focusing on the peculiar substance known as jag-whiff, which is used for pleasure among extraterrestrial beings. Through the protagonist's experience and observations, the story highlights the absurdity of traditional practices and bureaucratic inefficiencies related to the acquisition of this substance. The plot revolves around a crew that operates cargo saucers tasked with transporting jag-whiff, despite the escalating challenges posed by strange phenomena in the skies. As they navigate the growing unease on the planet below, they reflect on the origins and packaging of jag-whiff, criticizing the inefficiencies imposed by Earthit contacts. Tensions rise as they prepare to invade the planet to explore the true nature and availability of jag-whiff. The story ultimately offers a commentary on human behavior, reliance on outdated methods, and the potential for discovery and change in the face of longstanding traditions. (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 |
Martians -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60649 |
| Release Date |
Nov 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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