The Star Lord by Boyd Ellanby
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"The Star Lord" by Boyd Ellanby is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around the maiden voyage of a massive spaceship named the Star Lord, captained by Josiah Evans, who must navigate both the complexities of space travel and the psychological tensions among the diverse passengers aboard. As fate would have it, the ship is at risk of encountering potentially disastrous phenomena known as Thakura
Ripples, which threaten not just the vessel itself but the lives of all on board. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Captain Evans as he prepares for the ship's first journey, filled with pride and excitement. He is soon joined by a range of characters, including burl Jasperson, the Chairman of the board, and passengers Alan Chase and Tanya Taganova. As the crew makes the crossing into hyperspace, concerns arise regarding the mysterious Ripples, and various passengers react differently to the impending journey. The opening sets the stage for a blend of adventure and suspense, hinting at both the triumphs and perils that accompany a flight through uncharted territories of space. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ellanby, Boyd |
|---|---|
| Title | The Star Lord |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy June 1953. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Space flight -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32208 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 398 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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