Iceworld is a science fiction novel written by Hal Clement. The story is set on a frozen planet named Hoth, where a team of scientists and engineers are sent to investigate the possibility of mining the planet's valuable resources. The planet is covered in ice and snow, and the team faces numerous challenges as they try to navigate the treacherous terrain and extreme weather conditions. The main character is a geologist named Dr. Carlisle, who is tasked with studying the planet's geology and determining the best locations ...
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Iceworld is a science fiction novel written by Hal Clement. The story is set on a frozen planet named Hoth, where a team of scientists and engineers are sent to investigate the possibility of mining the planet's valuable resources. The planet is covered in ice and snow, and the team faces numerous challenges as they try to navigate the treacherous terrain and extreme weather conditions. The main character is a geologist named Dr. Carlisle, who is tasked with studying the planet's geology and determining the best locations for mining. Along with his team, he must deal with dangerous ice storms, treacherous crevasses, and hostile alien creatures that inhabit the planet. As they explore Hoth, they discover that the planet is much more complex and mysterious than they initially thought. The novel is a classic example of hard science fiction, with a focus on scientific accuracy and realism. Hal Clement was known for his attention to detail and scientific accuracy, and this is evident in Iceworld. The novel explores themes such as exploration, survival, and the limits of human knowledge. Overall, Iceworld is a thrilling and thought-provoking science fiction novel that will appeal to fans of the genre. It is a well-written and engaging story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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