Lensman

First Lensman (Smith, E. E. History of Civilization, V. 2.) by E. E. Smith
In First Lensman, the second book in the Lensman series, 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 that he'll have to earn by establishing the Galactic Patrol, a group that is at once powerful and incorruptible, and will protect the universe from the evil and almost-unstoppable Eddorians. If that weren't tough enough, Samms must also dodge assassination attempts at home and help his second in command Rod "The Rock" Kinnison win the presidency of North America. And that's just the beginning of his troubles.

Triplanetary : A Tale of Cosmic Adventure (Lensman Series/Edward E. Smith, 1) by Edward E., Ph.D. Smith, A. J. Donnell (Illustrator)
This is the first of E. E. "Doc" Smith's six Lensman books, and although it isn't as fast-paced as later Lensman novels, it sets the stage for what is perhaps the greatest space-opera saga ever told. Through a series of vignettes spanning millions of years, readers will learn how the titanic struggle between the good Arisians and the evil Eddorians first came to pass, and about how humanity was chosen (and bred) to assume the awesome power of the lens. A short foreword by science fiction scholar John Clute puts the entire series into perspective.

Second Stage Lensman (Lensman Series, No 5) by E.E. Smith

First Lensman by E.E. Smith

First Lensman : #2 by E.E. 'Doc' Smith

Gray Lensman (Smith, E. E. History of Civilization, V. 4.) by E. E. Smith

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