Author |
Laumer, Keith, 1925-1993 |
Illustrator |
Francis, R. D. |
Title |
Cultural Exchange
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Note |
Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). 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 |
"Cultural Exchange" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. Set against a backdrop of intergalactic diplomacy, the story explores cultural and economic interactions between different worlds through a student exchange program. The narrative centers around the main character, Retief, who inadvertently becomes embroiled in the complexities of this exchange, particularly regarding the Bogans, a group known for their past aggressions and a vital wine crop. In the story, Retief is tasked with overseeing the logistics of a cultural exchange program involving Bogan students. As he navigates through diplomatic challenges, he uncovers a plot involving a shipment of tractors bound for the agricultural world of Lovenbroy, which could jeopardize the local economy and fabric of society. When the Bogan students, a youthful group of males, arrive, it becomes apparent that they are not merely here to study but that their presence is connected to broader conflicts, including a mortgage on Lovenbroy's prime grape-growing areas. The narrative unfolds with humor and intrigue as Retief finds ways to facilitate the harvesting of a wine crop while ensuring the students are productively engaged, ultimately leading to unexpected connections and resolutions between the worlds involved. (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 |
Life on other planets -- Fiction
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Subject |
Space colonies -- Fiction
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Subject |
Retief (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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Subject |
Diplomats -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
61263 |
Release Date |
Jan 28, 2020 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 30, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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