Troubled star: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Troubled star is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Smith, George O. (George Oliver) (1911–1981).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Troubled Star" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book delves into themes surrounding interstellar travel and the interactions between species at different stages of technological advancement. The main characters include Chat Honger, Bren Fallow, and Scyth Radnor, who are from a more advanced civilization and are tasked with establishing beacons across the galaxy, while Dusty Britton represents the more primitive culture of Earth. At the start of "Troubled Star," readers are introduced to three technicians aboard a spacecraft on Mercury, discussing their work regarding a newly discovered habitable planet. They are aware that they might be intruding on a planet inhabited by a primitive culture and are wary of the implications. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Dusty Britton, an idolized spaceman, is caught up in a strange series of events following what he claims to be an alien encounter at sea. His plight unfolds amidst government scrutiny and public skepticism, setting the stage for an intergalactic clash of ideologies as characters grapple with the potential fate of Earth and its civilization.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Troubled star
- Author credits: Smith, George O. (George Oliver) (1911–1981)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Actors -- Fiction
- Interstellar travel -- Fiction
- Science fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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