Gone Fishing by James H. Schmitz
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"Gone Fishing" by James H. Schmitz is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. The narrative centers on themes of intelligence, ethics, and the consequences of scientific discoveries, particularly focusing on a device known as the McAllen Tube, which allows for instantaneous travel across vast distances. The story examines the moral implications of wielding such power through the interactions between two primary characters, Barney Chard, a financier and occasional
con man, and Dr. Oliver B. McAllen, an aging physicist with a hidden agenda. The plot unfolds as Barney Chard seeks to exploit Dr. McAllen’s groundbreaking invention, unaware of the ethical complexities and dangers surrounding it. Set against the tranquil backdrop of a fishing trip, the narrative reveals McAllen's struggles with the Tube's unintended consequences as he grapples with both his own fears and Chard’s motivations. As Barney tries to manipulate the situation for financial gain, he unwittingly becomes embroiled in a larger scheme, leading to a shocking twist where he finds himself trapped in a reality crafted by the symbiosis of science and moral ambiguity. Ultimately, the story explores the transformation of Chard as he navigates his captivity and the psychological experiments conducted on him, culminating in a conclusion that leaves his fate intertwined with the consequences of McAllen’s invention and the philosophies governing their uses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Schmitz, James H., 1911-1981 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Krenkel, Roy G., 1918-1983 |
| Title | Gone Fishing |
| Series Title | Produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction May 1961. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30140 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30140-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 210 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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