The Raiders of Saturn's Ring by Raymond Z. Gallun

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Author Gallun, Raymond Z., 1911-1994
Illustrator Morey, Leo, 1889-1965
Title The Raiders of Saturn's Ring
Alternate Title The Raiders of Saturn's Rings
Note Listed in magazine table of contents as "The Raiders of Saturn's Rings."
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Summary "The Raiders of Saturn's Ring" by Raymond Z. Gallun is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1940s. The book unfolds in a futuristic setting on Titan, one of Saturn's moons, where humans have established a colony that faces the threat of invasion from the aggressive, furry Callistans of Jupiter's moon, Callisto. The narrative centers on a struggle for survival against overwhelming odds, exploring themes of bravery, resilience, and the ingenuity of the human spirit. The story follows Ron Leiccsen, the nephew of a legendary explorer who discovered Titan, as he grapples with the impending doom of his colony. With the Callistans launching destructive raids, Ron proposes a pragmatic retreat, whereas others advocate for defiance. After a local horticulturist reveals a hidden plan involving seeds from Earth that could turn the tide against the alien invaders, Ron and a determined teacher, Anna Charles, embark on a perilous mission to retrieve these seeds from Mars. Their journey is fraught with danger, culminating in a creative escape through Saturn's Rings, leading to an unexpected twist where the seeds prove to be both a weapon and a potential salvation against the Callistans’ oppression. Ultimately, the invaders underestimate the resilience of the Earth colonists, resulting in a clever and ironic victory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject War stories
Subject Titan (Satellite) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 61951
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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