Lair of the Dragonbird by Robert Silverberg

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Author Silverberg, Robert, 1935-
Title Lair of the Dragonbird
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Lair of the Dragonbird" by Robert Silverberg is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century. Set on Venus, the story revolves around the mysterious and powerful creature known as the Dragonbird, which is worshipped by the natives and thought to possess incredible intelligence. The narrative follows Dan Elliot, a rocket pilot, and his reluctant mission to assist a corrupt commissioner in capturing the enigmatic creature. The plot unfolds with Elliot, who is grappling with the recent acquisition of a new spaceship, becoming embroiled in a treacherous expedition led by the manipulative Housten Blayne. As they journey into the treacherous jungles of Venus, tensions rise between them, with Blayne revealing his intent to kill the Dragonbird for personal gain. Ultimately, when confronted with the choice to harm the majestic creature, Elliot rebels against Blayne, resulting in a deadly confrontation. The Dragonbird, revealed to possess telepathic abilities, ultimately intervenes to save Elliot and transform the situation, leading to a surprising conclusion that intertwines themes of moral integrity and the consequences of greed. (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 Hunting stories
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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