The Martian Shore by Charles L. Fontenay
"The Martian Shore" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book follows the story of Robbo Shaan, a man branded a traitor by the Imperial Government of Mars for advocating democracy after the Martians' recent loss of freedom. Stranded in the harsh Martian desert, Shaan's journey of survival becomes a testament to his resilience and struggle against tyranny. The narrative unfolds as Shaan makes
a desperate crawl across the barren landscape of Mars, navigating his way toward a dome he believes could offer sanctuary. Facing the brutal realities of dwindling oxygen and a hostile government, he is forced into a cat-and-mouse game for survival. After finding temporary refuge in a canal cactus, Shaan encounters the daughters of a previous settler, leading to a tense confrontation with their father. Eventually, Shaan must choose between self-preservation and the fate of the girls, ultimately leading him to a profound decision about human life and existence on Mars. The story encapsulates themes of democracy, survival, and the innate human desire for freedom against the backdrop of a stark and unforgiving world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fontenay, Charles L., 1917-2007 |
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| Illustrator | Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 |
| Title | The Martian Shore |
| Original Publication | United States: Royal Publications, Inc,1957. |
| Series Title | Produced from Infinity Science Fiction, April 1957 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Survival -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mars (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68409 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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