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The Death-Traps of FX-31

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"The Death-Traps of FX-31" by Sewell Peaslee Wright is a science fiction adventure novel written during the early 20th century, specifically around the 1930s. The story is centered around space exploration and highlights the exploits of Commander John Hanson as he embarks on a mission involving an unknown alien world populated by giant, intelligent spiders. In this gripping narrative, Commander Hanson is reluctantly assigned to assist a team of scientists, led by Carlos Inverness, in the exploration of FX-31. Upon landing, Hanson and his crew quickly discover that the planet is fraught with danger as they encounter terrifying, organized spider-like beings known as Aranians. After a series of harrowing encounters, the team faces a crisis when two of the scientists go missing and are believed to be captured by the Aranians. As tensions rise and the threat of annihilation looms, Hanson orchestrates a bold plan to rescue his comrades while navigating the treacherous dynamics of alien life. The tale escalates into a thrilling confrontation that tests the limits of courage and scientific inquiry.

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This etext was produced from Astounding Stories March 1933.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the
U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

[Sidenote: Commander John Hanson recalls his harrowing expedition among the giant spiders of FX-31.]

I do not wish to appear prejudiced against scientists. I am not prejudiced, but I have observed the scientific mind in action, on a great many occasions, and I find it rather incomprehensible.

It is true that there are men with a scientific turn of mind who, at the same time, you can feel safe to stand with shoulder to shoulder, in an emergency. Young Hendricks, who was my junior officer on the Ertak, back in those early days of the Special Patrol Service, about which I have written so much, was one of these.

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This free edition of The Death-Traps of FX-31 by Sewell Peaslee Wright comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #29309, released 2009-07-04. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Adventure.

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