The road to Sinharat by Leigh Brackett

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Author Brackett, Leigh, 1915-1978
Illustrator Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
Title The road to Sinharat
Original Publication New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1963.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "The Road to Sinharat" by Leigh Brackett is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s, reflecting the era's rich imaginative exploration of other worlds and complex narratives. The story is set on Mars and revolves around themes of colonialism, identity, and the battle for autonomy, as Carey, an Earthman, engages with the native Martians who resist rehabilitation efforts imposed by Earth. The underlying topic touches on the desire for self-determination in the face of external intervention and the historical connection between cultures. The narrative follows Dr. Matthew Carey, who seeks to uncover the lost secrets of Mars while evading capture from the authorities working on the Rehabilitation Project. His journey is fraught with peril as he navigates through treacherous landscapes and encounters various characters, including Derech, a Martian trader, and Arrin, a woman who becomes part of his quest. As Carey ventures towards Sinharat, the forbidden city of the Ramas, he grapples with the consequences of past actions that have led to the current conflict between Earth and Mars. Ultimately, the story culminates in a confrontation with the repercussions of immortality and the desires of a native populace striving to retain their way of life amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72439
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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