A Great Day for the Irish: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Great Day for the Irish is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hopf, Alice L. (Alice Lightner) (1904–1988).
Catalogue synopsis
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"A Great Day for the Irish" by A. M. Lightner is a science fiction short story written in the early 1960s. The narrative explores themes of quarantine, environmental challenges, and human interactions in a futuristic setting. The plot primarily revolves around the character Bridget Kelly, an entomologist, as she travels to New Eden, a newly developed planet, and confronts the delicate balance of its ecosystem. The story begins with Bridget arriving on the spaceship heading to New Eden, where she is determined to protect the planet from harmful insects. During her journey, she meets Patch Maguire, a charming plant grower, and they quickly develop a connection. As the story progresses, Bridget discovers that Maguire has secretly brought shamrocks with him, which harbor dangerous nematodes. When a plague threatens the agricultural viability of New Eden, Bridget realizes that the nematodes are actually essential for restoring the planet's fertility. Ultimately, the duo collaborates to save New Eden, blending scientific knowledge with agricultural practices, culminating in a celebration of Irish heritage by renaming the planet New Ireland.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Great Day for the Irish
- Author credits: Hopf, Alice L. (Alice Lightner) (1904–1988)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Entomologists -- Fiction
- Plant parasites -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Short stories
- Space colonies -- Fiction
- Space travelers -- Fiction
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- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
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