Expedition to Pluto by Fletcher Pratt and Laurence Manning

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Author Pratt, Fletcher, 1897-1956
Author Manning, Laurence, 1899-1972
Title Expedition to Pluto
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Summary "Expedition to Pluto" by Fletcher Pratt and Laurence Manning is a science fiction novel written in the late 1930s. The story follows the crew of the spaceship Goddard, particularly focusing on Captain McCausland, First Mate Adam Longworth, and reporter Paulette de Vries, as they embark on a perilous journey to Pluto. The crew must contend with space hazards, interpersonal conflicts, and the looming threat of failure as they search for a precious metal needed for Earth's future. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the main characters aboard the Goddard, each grappling with the tension and uncertainty of their expedition. Captain McCausland appears troubled and depressed, while Adam Longworth tries to maintain morale but feels the weight of the mission's high stakes, particularly concerning the precious beryllium they are meant to collect. Events take a dramatic turn as the ship is hit by a meteorite, resulting in damage that could jeopardize the mission. Meanwhile, tensions rise between crew members, especially between Paulette and Adam, as they confront the dangers of their quest and the mysteries of Pluto itself. The groundwork for a gripping adventure is laid, promising conflicts both external in the wilds of space and internal among the crew. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Radio broadcasting -- Fiction
Subject Pluto (Dwarf planet) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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