The Last Martian by Ray Van Houten

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Author Van Houten, Ray, 1919-1963
Illustrator Morey, Leo, 1889-1965
Title The Last Martian
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Summary "The Last Martian" by Raymond Van Houten is a science fiction novel that likely dates back to the early 1940s. Set on Mars, the narrative explores themes of survival and companionship in a dying civilization, focusing on the last vestiges of Martian life and the arrival of an extraterrestrial visitor. The story encapsulates the quest for resources, the challenges presented by a hostile environment, and the hope for revitalization. The plot revolves around Peetn, the last Martian caretaker of a water station, who encounters an Earth astronaut named Harrison Clark after Clark crashes on the planet. As Peetn navigates the deserts of Mars, he grapples with feelings of isolation and despair over his civilization's fate. When he discovers the injured Clark, he offers help, sparking an unlikely friendship that heralds a turning point for both characters. With Clark's knowledge and ingenuity, they work together to revive the failing machinery that pumps water from the ice caps, ultimately rejuvenating their environment and reigniting hope for the future. The novel blends elements of adventure and camaraderie, highlighting how two distinct beings can come together to nurture life against overwhelming odds. (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 Martians -- Fiction
Subject Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 62097
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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