| Author |
Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer), 1890-1965 |
| Illustrator |
Rogers, Hubert, 1898-1982 |
| Title |
Second stage Lensmen
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| Original Publication |
United States: Street & Smith Publications, Incorporated, 1941, copyright 1942.
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| Series Title |
Lensman 5.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Second Stage Lensmen" by E. E. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the early 1940s. This work is part of a larger series, describing grand space battles, advanced technology, and the ongoing struggle between the Galactic Patrol and the sinister Boskonians. The story primarily follows Kimball Kinnison, an exceptional member of the Galactic Patrol, as he faces formidable enemies and navigates the complex challenges of intergalactic law enforcement. At the start of the novel, Kinnison is thrust into a high-stakes conflict as the Boskonian pirates pose an unprecedented threat to Galactic Civilization. He is tasked with capturing a new class of pirate ship to uncover its secrets while also dealing with the consequences of his previous strategic blunders. Kinnison’s adventures lead him to various planets and allies, including Worsel, a winged reptilian. As Kinnison grapples with both external dangers and his own emotional struggles, he must think critically to adapt to the evolving threats surrounding him, setting the stage for an exhilarating exploration of interstellar conflict and personal responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Space warfare -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Telepathy -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Life on other planets -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Peace officers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Space pirates -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Organized crime -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Undercover operations -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70494 |
| Release Date |
Apr 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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