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Born of the Sun: Adventures in Our Solar System
| Author: | Mike Ashley |
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British Library, 2021 |
| Series: | British Library Science Fiction Classics: Book 14 |
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1. Lost Mars |
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| Book Type: | Anthology |
| Genre: | Science-Fiction |
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Synopsis
On Mercury: How do you outrun the dawn and its lethal sunrise?
On Jupiter: When humans transfer their minds into the local fauna to explore the surface, why do they never return?
On Pluto: How long must an astronaut wait for rescue at the furthest reaches of the system?
We have always been fascinated by the promise of space and the distant lure of our fellow planets orbiting the Sun. In this new collection of classic stories, Mike Ashley takes us on a journey from the harsh extremes of Mercury to the turbulent expanses of Saturn and beyond, exploring as we go the literary history of the planets, the influence of contemporary astronomy on the imagination of writers, and the impact of their storytelling on humanity's perception of these hitherto unreachable worlds. Featuring the talents of Larry Niven, Robert Silverberg, Clare Winger Harris, and more, this collection offers a kaleidoscope of innovative thought and timeless adventures.
Contents:
- 7 - Introduction: Solar Tour (Born of the Sun: Adventures in Our Solar System) - essay by Mike Ashley
- 19 - Sunrise on Mercury - (1957) - short story by Robert Silverberg
- 41 - The Hell Planet - (1932) - novelette by Leslie F. Stone
- 97 - Foundling on Venus - (1954) - short story by Dorothy de Courcy and John de Courcy
- 117 - The Lonely Path - (1961) - novelette by John Ashcroft
- 175 - Garden in the Void - (1952) - novelette by Poul Anderson
- 221 - Desertion - [City] - (1944) - short story by Clifford D. Simak
- 245 - How Beautiful with Banners - (1966) - short story by James Blish
- 261 - Where No Man Walks - (1952) - short story by E. R. James
- 287 - A Baby on Neptune - (1929) - novelette by Miles J. Breuer, M.D. and Clare Winger Harris
- 324 - Wait It Out - [Known Space] - (1968) - short story by Larry Niven
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