Voyage to Procyon: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Voyage to Procyon is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Silverberg, Robert (1935–?).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Voyage to Procyon" by Robert Silverberg is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The story revolves around Peter Conroy, a young man born aboard the long-traveling starship "Starship I", which is en route to the star Procyon. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the relentless pursuit of a home, positioning the starship as both a spacecraft and a microcosm of society. The plot centers on Peter Conroy's struggle against a mutiny led by Bayliss Kent, who wishes to turn the ship back to Earth rather than continue the journey to Procyon. As tensions rise, Peter uses his knowledge of the ship's systems to evade capture and ultimately confront Kent and his followers. In a high-stakes battle aboard the starship, the narrative culminates in Peter's ascension to captaincy following a tragic loss, underscoring his commitment to completing the mission for those left behind and the generations that call the ship home. This tale captures the essence of human resilience and the existential questions of identity and purpose amid the vastness of space.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Voyage to Procyon
- Author credits: Silverberg, Robert (1935–?)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Interstellar travel -- Fiction
- Mutiny -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Short stories
- Space ships -- Fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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