| Author |
Williams, Ralph, 1914-1959 |
| Illustrator |
Orban, Paul, 1896-1974 |
| Title |
The Gun Runners
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Gun Runners" by Ralph Williams is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story explores themes of time travel, technology, and survival, revolving around characters from a dystopian future who venture back to the mid-20th century to procure weapons through illicit means. Their plan is complicated by unforeseen dangers and the impact of their technological endeavors on reality. The narrative follows George Dolan, a technician who is approached by mysterious visitors, including the alluring Moirta, to repair a complex time translator. As George becomes embroiled in their dangerous scheme, he discovers that the gun runners are not merely criminals but are entangled in a larger conflict involving time displacement consequences. Through clever manipulation and technical ingenuity, Dolan seeks to turn the tables on his captors while grappling with a growing affection for Moirta. However, the story culminates in a poignant reflection on the nature of existence and loss, ultimately challenging the notion of agency against a backdrop of predetermined fates and technological hubris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Time travel -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Smugglers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Illegal arms transfers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58798 |
| Release Date |
Jan 31, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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