Nomad by George O. Smith
"Nomad" by Wesley Long is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. It explores themes of space exploration, interplanetary conflicts, and the psychological intricacies of survival against the backdrop of a technologically advanced universe. The story primarily follows Guy Maynard, an aide in the Terran Space Patrol, who finds himself embroiled in a perilous situation involving Martians who seek secret information regarding a spaceship called the "Orionad". At the start
of the narrative, Guy Maynard leaves the Bureau of Exploration Building at Sahara Base only to be immediately confronted by a Martian holding a weapon. Seized by Martians, he is taken aboard their ship, where they demand information about the clandestine mission of the "Orionad". Despite their threats, Maynard adheres to a code of silence, leading to a torturous predicament that tests his resolve. As he struggles with his predicament, the narrative shifts focus to Ben Williamson, who sets out on a rescue mission, ultimately revealing the lengths the Terran Space Patrol will go to save him. The opening portion lays a foundation for a story filled with tension, moral dilemmas, and the complexities of interspecies interactions in a vast and often hostile universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Smith, George O. (George Oliver), 1911-1981 |
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| Illustrator | Orban, Paul, 1896-1974 |
| Title | Nomad |
| Original Publication | United States: Street & Smith Publications, Incorporated,1944,copyright 1945. |
| Series Title | Produced from Astounding Science-Fiction, December 1944, January, February 1945 |
| Note | Wikipedia page on this work: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nomad_(novel) |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68325 |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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