Off the Beam by George O. Smith

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Author Smith, George O. (George Oliver), 1911-1981
Illustrator Orban, Paul, 1896-1974
Title Off the Beam
Original Publication United States: Street & Smith Publications, Inc.,1944.
Series Title Venus Equilateral
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Off the Beam" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the early 1940s. The story revolves around the spacefaring adventures of the crew aboard the spaceship "Solar Queen", navigating the perils of space travel and communication challenges in a time when technology is still evolving. The book explores themes of survival, problem-solving, and human resilience in the face of unforeseen circumstances. The narrative centers on Don Channing, who is aboard the "Solar Queen" when the ship collides with a meteor, leaving it adrift in space with minimal systems operational. As the crew suffers various injuries, Channing, who is somewhat prepared due to his knowledge and medication, takes on a leadership role. He rallies the remaining crew members to restore power and establish communication with Venus Equilateral. As they work against time to stabilize the ship and ensure their survival, they send out a signal that ultimately leads to their rescue. The story intertwines technical ingenuity with human emotion, particularly through Channing's relationship with his wife, Arden, whose concern for her husband's safety adds a personal touch to the high-stakes narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Space stations -- Fiction
Subject Communication -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 68047
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Most Recently Updated Oct 16, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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