First Lensman. Lensman series. Illustrated

First Lensman is the second installment in E. E. "Doc" Smith’s groundbreaking Lensman series, a cornerstone of the space opera genre. Serving as a direct bridge between Triplanetary and Galactic Patrol, this novel chronicles the birth of the Galactic Patrol and the rise of the legendary Lensmen—elite warriors chosen to protect civilization against the forces of evil. The story follows Virgil Samms, the first human to be granted a Lens—a powerful, telepathic device created by the benevolent ...