Catalysis by Poul Anderson
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About this eBook
| Author | Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 |
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| Illustrator | Orban, Paul, 1896-1974 |
| Title | Catalysis |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Catalysis" by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. This work explores human resilience and ingenuity in the face of existential threats, set against the backdrop of a scientific research station on Triton, Neptune's moon, where a group of scientists faces a critical emergency. The story delves into themes of survival, scientific discovery, and the complexity of human relationships under pressure. The plot centers around Thomas Gilchrist, a physical chemist stationed on Triton, who, along with his colleagues, is grappling with plummeting temperatures due to a malfunction in their heating system. As tensions rise and the looming threat of radiation from a broken nuclear pile endangers their lives, Gilchrist discovers that they are unwittingly operating a catalytic ammonia factory in their infrastructure. This revelation leads to a desperate race against time to stabilize the station before it succumbs to cold and radiation. Amidst this turmoil, personal dynamics unfold, particularly Gilchrist's admiration for a fellow scientist, Catherine Bardas, while the team must summon their scientific expertise and collaborative spirit to avert disaster and ensure their survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Scientists -- Fiction |
| Subject | Triton (Satellite) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59373 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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