Captain of the Kali by Gary Wright
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| Author | Wright, Gary, 1930-2004 |
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| Illustrator | Giunta, John, 1920-1970 |
| Title | Captain of the Kali |
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| Summary | "Captain of the Kali" by Gary Wright is a science fiction novel published in the early 1960s. The book revolves around naval tactics and battles among alien cultures in a unique setting called Aqua, a planet with a scant land area and a predominately aquatic environment. The narrative follows John Ward, a seasoned tactical consultant known as a God Helper, as he attempts to guide the indigenous Kali people in their war against the rival Grimnal, all while grappling with cultural differences and the weight of leadership in combat. The story unfolds with John Ward’s frustrations as he helps the Kali fight a protracted war against the Grimnal, who have been a longstanding adversary. Initially, the Kali struggle to adapt to Ward's strategic insights, preferring their own reckless methods. As the tension escalates and the threat of annihilation looms, Ward's leadership is put to the test, culminating in a pivotal battle within the perilous confines of the Pelo Break. With the odds heavily against them, Ward orchestrates a plan leveraging the element of surprise and superior firepower, leading to a thrilling confrontation where his tactical brilliance is finally put to the test, showcasing themes of courage, adaptation, and the complexities of war. (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 | War stories |
| Subject | Ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Subject | Naval battles -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61371 |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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