The Last Crusade by George H. Smith
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"The Last Crusade" by George H. Smith is a science fiction narrative written in the mid-20th century. The story is set in a dystopian future where characters cope with the ravages of a prolonged war, reflecting on the loss of identity and purpose in a world plagued by violence and propaganda. The likely topic of the book centers around the futility of war and the struggles of soldiers as they navigate a
complex conflict, questioning the motives behind their fight. The plot follows a group of mecho-unit soldiers, including characters such as Ward, Whitey, and Sergeant Coleman, as they endure life in a war-torn Paris, which has been reduced to rubble. The story unfolds through their conversations and experiences as they face enemy threats and grapple with their own memories, or lack thereof, stemming from brainwashing. As the soldiers prepare for a significant assault under the orders of their general, Fightin' Joe Mac Williams, they confront their fears and uncertainties about the war's purpose, particularly Whitey, who struggles to recall his identity and question the sides they are supposed to be fighting for. The narrative culminates in a chaotic battle where themes of memory, censorship, and the impact of war converge, offering a commentary on the human condition in the face of relentless conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Smith, George H. (George Henry), 1922-1996 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 |
| Title | The Last Crusade |
| Series Title | Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1955 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 93.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Americans -- France -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59011 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59011-0 |
| Release Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 197 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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