| Author |
Bond, Nelson S., 1908-2006 |
| Illustrator |
Krupa, Julian S., 1913-1989 |
| Title |
Lancelot Biggs, Master Navigator
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| Original Publication |
Chicago, IL: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1940.
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| Series Title |
Lancelot Biggs, 4
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.4 (7th grade). Fairly 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 |
"Lancelot Biggs, Master Navigator" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century, specifically in the late 1930s to early 1940s. The story revolves around the quirky and ambitious character, Lancelot Biggs, who finds himself navigating a space freighter through various challenges amidst an exciting competition for a government contract. The tale combines elements of adventure, humor, and speculative technology, particularly showcasing the intricacies of space travel and navigation. The plot centers on the crew of the freight lugger, Saturn, who are racing against the faster freighter, Slipstream, for a lucrative government contract. Lancelot Biggs, the eccentric yet brilliant first mate, experiments with unconventional navigation techniques that initially cause chaos and uncertainty aboard the ship. As the narrative unfolds, they encounter a phenomenally perilous situation involving a space vacuole, creating a sense of suspense and impending disaster. Through a series of clever and unconventional maneuvers, Biggs ultimately triumphs by utilizing the very vacuole that threatened their journey, demonstrating both his genius and resilience. The culminating victory not only secures him respect from his peers but also highlights the importance of trust and teamwork in overcoming adversity. (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 |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Space ships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Racing -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73943 |
| Release Date |
Jun 29, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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