Venus Equilateral by George O. Smith

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Author Smith, George O. (George Oliver), 1911-1981
Author of introduction, etc. Campbell, John W., Jr. (John Wood), 1910-1971
Illustrator Levin, Sol
Title Venus Equilateral
Original Publication United States: The Prime Press,1947,reprint 1949.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_Equilateral
Note Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents QRM: Interplanetary -- Calling the Empress -- Recoil -- Off the beam -- The long way -- Beam pirate -- Firing line -- Special delivery -- Pandora's millions -- Mad holiday.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Venus Equilateral" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around an interplanetary communications station that serves as a crucial link between Earth, Mars, and Venus. The primary character, Don Channing, faces various challenges as he navigates the complexities of life at the Venus Equilateral Relay Station, including both technological problems and interpersonal conflicts. The opening portion of the story introduces readers to the Venus Equilateral Relay Station and its innovative role in interplanetary communication. We meet Korvus, a Venusian ruler, who tries to send a message to Earth, showcasing the operational intricacies of the communications system in place. As the sequence unfolds, we are introduced to Don Channing, who is recently relegated to an engineering position after a new director, Francis Burbank, is appointed to take over the station's management. The stage is set for conflict as Channing grapples with Burbank’s misguided administrative decisions that threaten the station's functionality and the well-being of its crew. The narrative establishes the intricate blend of scientific principles and human dynamics, hinting at the upcoming challenges that the characters will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Inventions -- Fiction
Subject Space stations -- Fiction
Subject Technology -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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