A Tenderfoot in Space
"A Tenderfoot in Space" | |
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Author | Robert A. Heinlein |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre(s) | Science fiction |
Published in | Boys' Life |
Publication date | May 1958 |
"A Tenderfoot in Space" is a short story by Robert A. Heinlein, serialized in Boys' Life magazine[1] in May, June, and July 1958. The original working title was "Tenderfoot on Venus" when it was written in 1956. It was extensively cut according to orders by the magazine editor for its published form. It was reprinted in the 1992 retrospective Requiem: New Collected Works by Robert A. Heinlein and Tributes to the Grand Master.
Synopsis[]
A boy and his dog emigrate to Venus. The boy joins a local Scout troop, learning how to survive in the Venusian wilderness, with its various dangers.
Further reading[]
- Robert A. Heinlein (May 1958). "Part 1". A Tenderfoot in Space. Boys Life – via Google Books.
- Robert A. Heinlein (June 1958). "Part 2". A Tenderfoot in Space. Boys Life – via Google Books.
- Robert A. Heinlein (July 1958). "Part 3". A Tenderfoot in Space. Boys Life – via Google Books.
References[]
External links[]
- "A Tenderfoot in Space" title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
Categories:
- Short stories by Robert A. Heinlein
- 1958 short stories
- Scouting in popular culture
- Short stories set on Venus
- Works originally published in Boys' Life
- 1950s science fiction short story stubs