| Author |
Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 |
| Author |
Silverberg, Robert, 1935- |
| Illustrator |
Terry, W. E., 1921-1992 |
| Title |
Bleekman's Planet
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| Note |
By Garrett and Silverberg, writing under the pseudonym "Ivar Jorgensen," according to the Internet Speculative Fiction Database.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Bleekman's Planet" by Ivar Jorgensen is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows MacKenzie Thornwald, a retired Interstellar Policeman who arrives on the newly colonized Bleekman's Planet, only to find himself embroiled in a dark and oppressive regime ruled by Governor Lloyd Henderson. The narrative examines themes of corruption, power, and survival in a frontier world marked by danger and intrigue. The tale begins with Thornwald's jarring welcome to Bleekman's Planet as he swiftly encounters hostility and injustice, leading to his arrest by the local authorities. Despite the rough treatment, he quickly plots his escape and sets out to reclaim his lost property—including his crucial prosthetic arm—while uncovering the extent of Henderson’s tyrannical control over the planet. As Thornwald aligns with his fellow inmates and uses his cunning and combat skills, he must confront not only the corrupt officials but also his own limitations as a one-armed man. Ultimately, he takes a stand against Henderson, rallying for the freedom of Bleekman's Planet and seeking justice, all while leveraging his unique circumstances to his advantage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Life on other planets -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Space colonies -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Amputees -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65666 |
| Release Date |
Jun 22, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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