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E. E. Smith's classic tale, the second in his "Lensman" space opera series. Following the events of "Triplanetary," Virgil Samms is selected as the first person to wear the "Lens," which grants its wearer a form of telepathic power. The book also chronicles the founding of the... Read Full Overview

Virgil Samms has a dream. He wants to establish the Galactic Patrol to protect civilization from the forces of evil. Samms is guided to Arisia, a previously unapproachable planet, where he is greeted by a benevolent and telepathic Arisian who presents him with a Lens. It gives... Read Full Overview

In First Lensman, we find the benevolent super-beings of Arisia ready to bestow the first "lens" on a human being (which, among other things, will give humans telepathic powers). The honor goes to Virgil Samms, who will ever after be known as the "First Lensman." But it's a title... Read Full Overview

In First Lensman, we find the benevolent super-beings of Arisia ready to bestow the first "lens" on a human being (which, among other things, will give humans telepathic powers). The honor goes to Virgil Samms, who will ever after be known as the "First Lensman." But it's a title... Read Full Overview

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The Secret PlanetNo human had ever landed on the hidden planet of Arisia. A mysterious space barrier turned back both men and ships.Then the word came to Earth: "Go to Arisia " Samms of the Galactic Patrol went-and came back with the Lens, the strange device that gave its wearer... Read Full Overview

The enemy spacefleet arrowed toward the armored mountain-nerve center of the Galactic Patrol. The Patrol battle cruisers swerved to meet them, and a miles-long cone of pure energy ravened out at the invaders, destroying whatever it touched. But the moment before the force beam... Read Full Overview

First Lensman is a science fiction novel and space opera by author Edward E. Smith, Ph.D.. It was first published in 1950 by Fantasy Press in an edition of 5,995 copies. Although it is the second novel in the Lensman series, it was the sixth written. The novel chronicles the... Read Full Overview

Virgil Samms has a dream. He wants to establish the Galactic Patrol to protect civilization from the forces of evil. Samms is guided to Arisia, a previously unapproachable planet, where he is greeted by a benevolent and telepathic Arisian who presents him with a Lens. It gives... Read Full Overview

If you are looking for paperback editions of EE 'Doc' Smith's Lensman series, please stop scrolling and see if mine are right for you. You'll be glad you did.

Since the Lensman series has gone into the public domain there are a lot of enterprising folks out there taking... Read Full Overview

Dive into the classic space opera "First Lensman" by Edward Elmer Smith, a foundational work of science fiction. This thrilling tale explores a future where psychic ability is a crucial weapon in the fight for galactic order.

Dive into the classic space opera "First Lensman" by Edward Elmer Smith, a foundational work of science fiction. This thrilling tale explores a future where psychic ability is a crucial weapon in the fight for galactic order.

"First Lensman" by E. E. Smith is a pivotal science fiction novel that explores the formation of the Galactic Patrol, a universal peacekeeping force. The narrative begins with a confrontation between the Arisians and the Eddorians, two ancient and powerful races. The Arisians,... Read Full Overview