Missing Men of Saturn
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| Missing Men of Saturn | |
 1953 First Edition Dust Jacket |
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| Author | Robert S. Richardson (as Philip Latham) |
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| Cover artist | Alex Schomburg |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction novel |
| Publisher | The John C. Winston Company |
| Publication date | 1953 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 215 pp (first edition) |
Missing Men of Saturn is a juvenile science fiction novel by astronomer and author Robert S. Richardson as (Philip Latham) with cover illustration by Alex Schomburg. The story follows Dale Sutton on a mission to the dreaded planet Saturn from which no one has ever returned. Missing Men of Saturn is a part of the Winston Science Fiction set, a series of juvenile novels which have become famous for their influence on young science fiction readers and their exceptional cover illustrations by award winning artists.
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[edit] Plot introduction
Dale Sutton, a recent graduate from the Space Academy is assigned to the Albatross, a barely space-worthy old tub. When the Albatross is assigned to explore the mysterious ringed planet Saturn, Dale recalls the story of Captain Dearborn who had led the first and last mission to Saturn. When the Albatross reaches Titan the superstitious fears of the crew are realized as equipment begins to disappear, and eventually people.
[edit] Characters in "Missing Men of Saturn"
- Dale Sutton - Recent graduate of Space Academy where he was the "big man on campus", sent on expedition to Saturn
[edit] Publication history
- 1953, United States, The John C. Winston Company, Pub date 1953, Hardback
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