They
were
Intergalactic pioneers―
Four men and two women
On a perilious, unknown, red-green planet
“A fine theme…an excellent job”
―NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE
Intergalactic pioneers―
Four men and two women
On a perilious, unknown, red-green planet
“A fine theme…an excellent job”
―NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE
Published in 1953, West of the Sun was Edgar Pangborn’s
first Science Fiction novel, though it is not his best. Still the story
contains such a tone that the readers are encouraged to think profoundly.
Written well with an interesting story line up. Technical aspects in this story
is backdated yet not relevant. Story is about six travelers from Earth
traveling through the space in a space ship named ARGON. This six human being-
four Men and two Women- knew that they can never go back and after eleven years
in space, the Argo landed on the dangerous, unknown planet Lucifer. Where they
must survive and cope with not only each other but also with the planet's two
native sentient species- huge, carnivorous birds with wolverine heads and
flashing black teeth; furred, ten-foot-tall men; and red-skinned, man-eating
pygmies. They fought for mere survival. But their duty was to colonize and
populate the planet . . . with four men and only two women! With limited
supplies, and a war in the making, these adventurers embark on one of the most
enthralling expeditions of survival in science fiction . . . somewhere West of
the Sun. Also there were lots of hope and excitement. Against each threat,
there are also great beauty await them: blue fireflies, red-green forests, vast
mountains and deep seas. over a period of time six travelers actually built a
successful, and a model, civilization that treated all individuals with respect
and dignity.
After a many year, another rescue ship arrives, they decide to remain to continue developing their prosperous society. This reissue is from Old Earth Books, with an intention to follow-up with all of Pangborn's titles in uniform editions. It is extremely encouraging that there is renewed interest in this excellent but sadly neglected writer.
All main characters are equally important in this story and has their own contribution. Especially Paul, who efficaciously commanded the resistance to an invasion by a large (many thousands) tribe of skilled war-like pygmies. He did this without resorting to unnecessary savagery against the pygmies. Most Science Fiction fans will admire this book. It will help to develop an infuriating thought to look at how humans may someday need to deal with other sentient beings.
After a many year, another rescue ship arrives, they decide to remain to continue developing their prosperous society. This reissue is from Old Earth Books, with an intention to follow-up with all of Pangborn's titles in uniform editions. It is extremely encouraging that there is renewed interest in this excellent but sadly neglected writer.
All main characters are equally important in this story and has their own contribution. Especially Paul, who efficaciously commanded the resistance to an invasion by a large (many thousands) tribe of skilled war-like pygmies. He did this without resorting to unnecessary savagery against the pygmies. Most Science Fiction fans will admire this book. It will help to develop an infuriating thought to look at how humans may someday need to deal with other sentient beings.
THIS E-BOOK IS AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HK67OIW
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