The Pygmy Planet: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Pygmy Planet is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Williamson, Jack (1908–2006).
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"The Pygmy Planet" by Jack Williamson is a science fiction novel written during the early 20th century, specifically in the 1930s. The story follows Larry Manahan, a frustrated advertising agent yearning for adventure, who becomes embroiled in a remarkable and dangerous situation after receiving a mysterious call from a young woman named Agnes Sterling. The narrative dives into themes of exploration and the consequences of scientific experimentation as Larry finds himself on a miniature planet that exists in a laboratory, witnessing the evolution of its inhabitants and the erratic behavior of a monstrous intelligent machine. The plot unfolds when Larry discovers that Agnes, along with her employer, Dr. Travis Whiting, are caught in a web of danger involving this Pygmy Planet and its bizarre, machine-like creatures. After witnessing the horrors that ensue when these creatures abduct Dr. Whiting, Larry learns that he can shrink himself to enter the miniature world. He battles against time and the ruthless mechanical denizens in a desperate attempt to rescue Agnes and confronts a dark civilization that worships an ancient steam hammer as a god. As he navigates this uncharted territory filled with peril, he uncovers the tragic fate of the planet's prior inhabitants and ultimately must foil their sinister sacrifices. The story is a thrilling blend of adventure, science, and the exploration of humanity's relationship with technology.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Pygmy Planet
- Author credits: Williamson, Jack (1908–2006)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
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- Astounding Stories
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Science Fiction
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