Synopsis
Two aliens stop at a “refresher station”—Earth.
History
First publication: Astounding Science Fiction, October 1946
Review
Told mostly from the point of view of the aliens, which highlights the story’s greatest weakness. The aliens come across as too human. The story though is an excellent look at science and superstition and rational thinking. Recommended.
Videos
We have the story in these editions:
The Best of Hal Clement, edited by Lester Del Rey, paperback, Del Rey, 1979-06-00
Astounding Science-Fiction, October 1946, edited by John W. Campbell, Jr., magazine, Street & Smith, 1946-10-00
