Four-Day Planet by H. Beam Piper

Name: Four-Day Planet
Author: H. Beam Piper

The story takes place on a distant planet where the inhabitants have developed a unique culture and technology. The protagonist, a young man from Earth, travels to this planet with a group of scientists and engineers to investigate its resources. Upon arrival, they discover that the planet's inhabitants are not what they expected. The native people possess advanced technology and a complex society, but their behavior is often illogical and unpredictable. As the visitors attempt to understand the planet's culture and resources, they become embroiled in a conflict between rival factions vying for control of the planet's valuable minerals.

By H. Beam Piper · First published 1961 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Political · 20 chapters · 69,532 words

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I went through the gateway, towing my equipment in a contragravity hamper over my head. As usual, I was wondering what it would take, short of a revolution, to get the city of Port Sandor as clean and tidy and well lighted as the spaceport area. I knew Dad's editorials and my sarcastic news stories wouldn't do it. We'd been trying long enough.

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Work type: Novel
Author: H. Beam Piper
Date: 1961 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Political, Mystery
Length: 69,532 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 1,226 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Science Fiction — The book is set in a futuristic world with advanced technology and explores themes typical of science fiction such as space travel and planetary colonization.
Adventure — The narrative follows a thrilling and action-packed storyline involving exploration and conflict, characteristic of adventure genres.
Political — The plot involves political intrigue and the dynamics of power and governance on a planetary scale.
Mystery — Elements of mystery are present as the protagonist investigates and uncovers hidden truths.