Revolt in the Ice Empire by Ray Cummings
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About this eBook
Author | Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957 |
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Illustrator | Morey, Leo, 1889-1965 |
Title | Revolt in the Ice Empire |
Alternate Title | Revolt in the Ice Kingdom |
Note | Listed in magazine table of contents as "Revolt in the Ice Kingdom." |
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Summary | "Revolt in the Ice Empire" by Ray Cummings is a science fiction novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around an exploratory space mission to the icy asteroid of Zura, where the crew discovers both a resource known as Xalite and a complex society ruled by a young woman named Tara, the product of a previous Earth expedition. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of ambition, betrayal, and the struggle for power, highlighting the clash between ideals of utopia and the harsh realities of human nature. The plot centers on John Taine, a mechanic who embarks on a journey to Zura with Dr. Livingston and their crew to harvest Xalite, a valuable element. Upon reaching Zura, they encounter Tara, who has been raised by her father, an Earthman who sought to establish a perfect society on Zura but failed miserably. As tensions rise among the crew and within the Zurian community itself, a revolt against Tara’s rule erupts, leading to chaos and tragedy. The story explores themes of betrayal, the consequences of misguided ideals, and the complexities of human relationships, ultimately culminating in a daring escape back to Earth, where the characters must grapple with both their past and the uncertain future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | Science fiction |
Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
Subject | Space ships -- Fiction |
Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
Subject | Asteroids -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 61810 |
Release Date | Apr 12, 2020 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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