Astounding Stories, June, 1931

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Gutenberg ID

31893

Title

Astounding Stories, June, 1931

Language

en

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A 1931 anthology of science fiction and adventure tales featuring time travel, alien encounters, and jungle survival. The collection blends hard sci-fi concepts with pulp-style action, offering clean, vivid stories by leading writers of the era.

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The June 1931 issue of *Astounding Stories* presents a collection of narratives exploring futuristic technology, temporal mechanics, and exotic adventures, maintaining a tone of wonder mixed with skepticism toward scientific arrogance. The issue opens with Sewell Peaslee Wright's "The Man From 2071," which follows Commander John Hanson of the Special Patrol Service. Hanson encounters a mysterious stowaway who claims to be Jacob Harbauer, a scientist from the year 2028 who has traveled centuries into the future. The story contrasts the limitations of contemporary science with advanced temporal mechanics, questioning the bureaucracy of the Service while highlighting the practical application of science over abstract formulas. Another prominent tale, Arthur J. Burks' "Manape the Mighty," depicts a human brain imprisoned within a giant ape. The narrative follows Lee Bentley, a shipwrecked survivor who washes ashore in a jungle inhabited by great anthropoid apes. After rescuing a fellow passenger, Ellen Estabrook, Bentley must navigate the dangers of the jungle and the presence of these intelligent, drumming apes, blending evolutionary speculation with high-stakes survival. R. F. Starzl's "The Earthman's Burden" shifts the setting to the planet Mercury, where Danny Olear of the Interplanetary Flying Police investigates foul play. The issue also features Ray Cummings' "The Exile of Time," a complex time-travel novel involving robots and historical figures caught in a revolt across different eras, specifically set in the time world of 2930. The collection concludes with a robust "Readers' Corner" section. Here, fans discuss plot points, critique the magazine's binding quality and uneven pages, and request sequels to popular serials like "Vagabonds of Space." Readers also engage in technical debates regarding the physics of disintegration and reintegration in other stories, offering explanations based on atomic structures and chemical combinations. This section fosters a community of readers who appreciate the thrill of the unknown while engaging in critical analysis of the magazine's content and production.

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