The Eagles Gather by Joseph E. Kelleam
"The Eagles Gather" by Joseph E. Kelleam is a science fiction story that was published in the early 1940s. The narrative explores the aftermath of a devastating conflict between various warlords and their mercenaries, focusing on themes of human greed, ambition, and the consequences of unchecked violence. The setting is a desolate, post-apocalyptic Earth, where resources are scarce, and the characters are left to grapple with their choices and the futility of
their previous pursuits. The story revolves around Jim Duane, a professional soldier who finds himself waiting on a ruined landing field after the mercenary wars, reflecting on the destruction that has befallen humanity. He encounters a series of characters, including a self-proclaimed "Captain" and two other drifters, each with their own troubled pasts. As they engage in a tense, survival-focused dialogue, the story peaks with a violent confrontation involving a man named Ted Shafer, who claims to know the location of uranium, a highly coveted resource. The narrative ultimately addresses the lessons of personal growth and self-control, implying that humanity must first conquer its internal battles before venturing into the stars once more. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kelleam, Joseph E. (Joseph Everidge), 1913-1975 |
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| Illustrator | Schneeman, Charles, 1912-1972 |
| Title | The Eagles Gather |
| Note | Reading ease score: 95.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Mercenary troops -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61497 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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