Lost Art: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Lost Art is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hawk, G. K..
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"Lost Art" by G. K. Hawk is a science fiction short story that was published in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1950s. The narrative revolves around characters experiencing a world deeply reliant on technology, where push-buttons and machines manage everyday life. The likely topic of the book explores human dependence on technology and the loss of traditional skills and memories from a past era. In the story, two characters, Allison and Endicott, find themselves on a disabled cargo ship in a snowstorm, facing the grave threat of freezing without power for heat. As snow fills the ship, they grapple with panic and the realization that their technological reliance has left them helpless. Endicott begins to recall memories of a time before machines took over human tasks and devises a plan to create warmth using dry branches and kindling, teaching Allison the lost art of making a fire. As they struggle to survive, the story reflects on the contrasts between past and present, emphasizing the importance of remembering and resurrecting forgotten skills in the face of technological adversity.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Lost Art
- Author credits: Hawk, G. K.
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
- Short stories
- Space ships -- Fiction
- Survival -- Fiction
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- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
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