To make a hero by Randall Garrett

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Author Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title To make a hero
Original Publication New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957.
Series Title Leland Hale #1.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "To Make a Hero" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1950s. The narrative explores the concept of history as a mutable force and centers around Leland Hale, a complex anti-hero whose series of manipulative actions lead to his legendary status within the isolated community of Cardigan's Green. Through a mix of adventure, con artistry, and moral ambiguity, the book delves into the dynamics of heroism and the nature of truth. The story begins with Leland Hale arriving on Cardigan's Green after escaping a tumultuous past filled with theft and cunning schemes. Upon landing, he quickly navigates the societal structures in place, including the folklore surrounding the deadly Plague that once devastated the planet’s population. As he engages with the residents, particularly a local power player named Yon the Fisher, Hale sees an opportunity to rise in power while simultaneously spreading a false narrative of his benevolence. His actions, cloaked in self-interest, ultimately lead to a series of events that garner him the reputation of a hero, culminating in a climactic sacrifice that solidifies his status as a martyr in the eyes of the community. The novel showcases Hale's calculating nature and examines the consequences of his actions on both a personal and societal level, leaving readers to ponder the true essence of heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Criminals -- Fiction
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject Space colonies -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 71660
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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