The Last Plunge by Samuel J. Sackett
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"The Last Plunge" by Samuel J. Sackett is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story is set on the planet Uranus, where the protagonist, Nils Borgmann, takes on the perilous job of hunting a rare creature called an air lion to provide for his family. This work environment is fraught with dangers, both from the hostile alien atmosphere and the fierce wildlife, highlighting the extreme lengths to
which a man may go for the sake of financial stability. The narrative follows Nils Borgmann, a desperate father of seven, who is determined to catch one last air lion to secure his children's futures. Although he faces physical and emotional challenges, including the potential dangers inherent in hunting the massive, formidable beasts, his resolve to provide for his family propels him into high-stakes situations. Key moments include high-pressure dialogues with his crewmates, the intense hunt for the air lion, and the risks he must navigate, including equipment failures that could prove fatal. Ultimately, the story is a poignant exploration of sacrifice, ambition, and the profound connection between a parent and their children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sackett, Samuel J. (Samuel John), 1928-2018 |
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| Illustrator | Terry, W. E., 1921-1992 |
| Title | The Last Plunge |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy October 1955 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Hunting -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hunters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Uranus (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66613 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 263 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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