Space-Wolf by Ray Cummings
"Space-Wolf" by Ray Cummings is a science fiction novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set on Titan, a moon of Saturn, and centers around themes of adventure and exploration, specifically focusing on the search for a valuable element called Zolonite. The narrative follows the protagonist, Solo Morgan, as he encounters strange creatures and a young girl who has grown up in isolation on the moon. The plot begins
with Morgan's expedition to Titan in search of Zolonite, a mineral far more valuable than radium. His journey takes a twist when he encounters Nada, a girl who speaks English and possesses a mysterious background linked to her scientist father, who sought to create a new society in the wilderness. As they navigate the dangers of Titan, including space-pirates and intelligent creatures, Morgan becomes protective of Nada, realizing that their bond is more significant than his quest for wealth. The climax features a dramatic confrontation with the pirates, which culminates in a unique alliance involving the moon's animal inhabitants, revealing a deeper commentary on connection and companionship in a harsh world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957 |
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| Illustrator | Smalle, Ed |
| Title | Space-Wolf |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Summer 1941 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Prospecting -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction |
| Subject | Titan (Satellite) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61895 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 286 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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