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Eight Miles

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"Eight Miles" is a science fiction short story by Sean McMullen. It was first published in Analog Science Fiction in 2010.

Synopsis

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In 1840, hot air balloonist Harold Parkes is hired to perform an extended ascent to a hazardous altitude... and to bring a strange passenger with him.

Reception

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"Eight Miles" was a finalist for the 2011 Hugo Award for Best Novelette, and was ranked second.[1]

References

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  1. ^ 2011 Hugo Awards, at TheHugoAwards.org; retrieved December 22, 2019
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