First Man by Clyde Brown

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Author Brown, Clyde
Illustrator Wood, Wallace, 1927-1981
Title First Man
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Summary "First Man" by Clyde Brown is a science fiction story published in the late 1950s. The plot centers around Orville Close, who becomes an unwilling participant in his neighbor Harold Ferguson's eccentric quest to fly to the Moon. The narrative explores themes of ambition, absurdity, and the unpredictability of human endeavors, framed within a humorous lens as Orville grapples with both Harold's questionable motivations and the unforeseen consequences of their journey. The story begins with Harold preparing his homemade spaceship for a lunar expedition, but things take a chaotic turn when Orville accidentally hits the launch switch, sending them into orbit. Throughout their journey, the contrasting personalities of Orville, who is pragmatic and skeptical, and Harold, who embodies a reckless dreamer, lead to comedic misunderstandings and challenges. Despite their harrowing experiences in space and a crash landing on the Moon, Orville's desire for fame ultimately collides with reality upon their return to Earth. The narrative wraps up with Orville settled back into his mundane life, hinting at a bittersweet sense of unfulfilled dreams as he reflects on the absurdity of their incredible adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Space flight to the moon -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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