7/5/2023 0 Comments The hockey sweater short story![]() ![]() The word "Hinterland" comes from the German (literally "behind land") and means a remote or less developed area behind something more central or developed, for example the land behind a coast, a harbour or a city. "Hinterlands" explores the consequences for cultures and civilisations when confronted with artifacts - from an unknown but likely superior source - that are dangerous but nonetheless valuable. ![]() The story is a fable about the 'cargo cult' mentality. Excerpt: "Hinterlands" is a science fiction short story written by William Gibson in 1981 and published in his short fiction collection Burning Chrome in 1986. Chapters: Hinterlands, the Hockey Sweater, Burning Chrome, the Gernsback Continuum, New Rose Hotel, Dogfight, How I Met My Husband. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. ![]()
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