| Author |
Reynolds, John Murray, 1901-1993 |
| Title |
The Golden Amazons of Venus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Golden Amazons of Venus" by John Murray Reynolds is a science fiction novel written in the late 1930s. The story follows Commander Gerry Norton and his crew as they embark on a perilous journey to the planet Venus aboard their spaceship, the "Viking". Their mission quickly becomes complicated when they encounter both the mysterious Golden Amazons and the malevolent Scaly Ones, setting the stage for adventure, intrigue, and action. The opening of the novel introduces us to the crew preparing for departure from Earth, highlighting their excitement mixed with the tension of an unknown expedition, especially after the disappearance of a previous mission to Venus. Commander Norton is portrayed as an experienced leader, joined by his subordinate, Steve Brent, and the capable pilot Olga Stark. As they navigate space and eventually land on Venus, they encounter the stunning but dangerous landscape, revealing strange creatures and threats, including humanoid figures that challenge their mission. The story intertwines exploration with themes of bravery and survival, creating an engaging setup for the adventures that follow. (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 |
Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32544 |
| Release Date |
May 27, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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