Corbow's Theory by Lee Wallot

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Author Wallot, Lee
Illustrator Hunter, Mel, 1927-2004
Title Corbow's Theory
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Corbow's Theory" by Lee Wallot is a science fiction novella published in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. The plot centers around the innovative designs of rocket technology and interstellar travel, focusing on the challenges faced by two engineers, Bronsen Corbow and Mars Kenton, as they grapple with both personal conflicts and technological limitations in their ambitious quest to revolutionize space exploration. The story unfolds in a high-stakes laboratory setting on the moon, where Bronsen is determined to advance rocket design beyond the conventional interstellar drive reliant on the scarce fuel Carbolium. Despite pushback from his assistant, Mars, an experienced but embittered ex-astronaut, Bronsen proposes a radical new launch method likened to a rifled barrel to achieve greater speeds and efficiency. After a disastrous maiden flight of their prototype rocket leads to tragedy, the two men confront their egos and insecurities. In a climactic reconciliation, they discover the crucial design flaw responsible for the crash. With newfound collaboration, they succeed in launching a prototype, opening a promising future for space travel. The novella explores themes of ambition, redemption, and the intersection of innovation and experience. (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 Moon -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Physicists -- Fiction
Subject Laboratories -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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