Galactic Odyssey
Encyclopedia
Galactic Odyssey is a science fiction
novel by author Keith Laumer
.
It was first serialized in IF magazine (May–July, 1967)
and first published in novel form in 1967. It was also known under the title Spaceman.
thought was a corn silo
(to avoid freezing to death) but turns out to be a spaceship.
What follows is a series of adventures that eventually leads to Billy getting the girl, his own ship
and several friends including a very, very large house cat. Think tiger
sized.
.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
novel by author Keith Laumer
Keith Laumer
John Keith Laumer was an American science fiction author. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, he was an officer in the United States Air Force and a U.S. diplomat...
.
It was first serialized in IF magazine (May–July, 1967)
and first published in novel form in 1967. It was also known under the title Spaceman.
Synopsis
The principal character is named Billy Danger, down on his luck, who falls asleep in what hethought was a corn silo
Silo
A silo is a structure for storing bulk materials.Silo may also refer to:* Silo , a 3D modeling software* Silo , a defunct chain of retail electronics stores* SILO , used in Linux...
(to avoid freezing to death) but turns out to be a spaceship.
What follows is a series of adventures that eventually leads to Billy getting the girl, his own ship
and several friends including a very, very large house cat. Think tiger
Tiger
The tiger is the largest cat species, reaching a total body length of up to and weighing up to . Their most recognizable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with lighter underparts...
sized.
External links
Note: This link takes you to a Book called Odyssey that is a reprint of several novels and stories including Galactic Odyssey by Baen BooksBaen Books
Baen Books is an American publishing company established in 1983 by long time science fiction publisher and editor Jim Baen. It is a science fiction and fantasy publishing house that emphasizes space opera, hard science fiction, military science fiction, and fantasy...
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