Cultural Exchange by Keith Laumer
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About this eBook
| Author | Laumer, Keith, 1925-1993 |
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| Illustrator | Francis, R. D. |
| Title | Cultural Exchange |
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| Summary | "Cultural Exchange" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. Set against a backdrop of intergalactic diplomacy, the story explores cultural and economic interactions between different worlds through a student exchange program. The narrative centers around the main character, Retief, who inadvertently becomes embroiled in the complexities of this exchange, particularly regarding the Bogans, a group known for their past aggressions and a vital wine crop. In the story, Retief is tasked with overseeing the logistics of a cultural exchange program involving Bogan students. As he navigates through diplomatic challenges, he uncovers a plot involving a shipment of tractors bound for the agricultural world of Lovenbroy, which could jeopardize the local economy and fabric of society. When the Bogan students, a youthful group of males, arrive, it becomes apparent that they are not merely here to study but that their presence is connected to broader conflicts, including a mortgage on Lovenbroy's prime grape-growing areas. The narrative unfolds with humor and intrigue as Retief finds ways to facilitate the harvesting of a wine crop while ensuring the students are productively engaged, ultimately leading to unexpected connections and resolutions between the worlds involved. (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 | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space colonies -- Fiction |
| Subject | Retief (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Diplomats -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61263 |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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