Diabologic by Eric Frank Russell:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas

A classic short story of the 1950's; its plot is irresistable by anyone interested in words, logic and human (and alien) authority figures. Russell's sense of humor makes this story too good to resist. Select an invention:

Diabological Armory
A set of verbal tools based on a higher form of reasoning.

Schrieber Analyzer
Superior automatic air testing - for the discriminating space traveler.

Scout-Base
Artificial sphere functions as a frontier outpost.

Space Craft Rope Ladder
Equipment used for debarking from a space craft.

 

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