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Toy Shop
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Harrison, Harry, 1925-2012
- Series:
- Produced from Analog April 1962.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Toy Shop" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction short story that was likely written in the early 1960s. This story explores themes of illusion, scientific curiosity, and the potential for unexpected breakthroughs in technology, focusing on the world of seemingly simple toys that may conceal deeper scientific principles. The narrative revolves around Colonel "Biff" Hawton, who becomes intrigued by a toy rocket ship that appears to defy the laws of physics through an impressive demonstration. The gadget is revealed to be nothing more than a cleverly rigged illusion using an invisible thread, yet it triggers a profound insight among several missile men who observe it. They come to realize that while the toy itself is a mere trick, there lies a fractional weight decrease that might hint at a groundbreaking discovery. The story ultimately suggests that innovations can sometimes emerge from unexpected sources, leading to significant advancements in technology and space travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Release date is 2007-10-12
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