Project Gutenberg 2015-07-25 Public domain in the USA. 926 Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer) 1890 1965 Smith, Edward Elmer Smith, Doc Smith, Edward E. Smith, E.E. First Lensman Lensman 2. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Lensman Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "First Lensman" by E. E. Smith is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story is set in a universe where intergalactic battles rage, as the Galactic Patrol strives to protect civilization from evil forces like the Eddorians. The narrative follows key characters such as Dr. Nels Bergenholm and Virgil Samms as they navigate intense conflicts involving mind powers, advanced technology, and cosmic responsibilities. At the start of the novel, a dramatic confrontation occurs between an Arisian, Dr. Nels Bergenholm, and Gharlane of Eddore, who seeks to destroy him. Despite the initial violence, Dr. Bergenholm reveals his invulnerability and the deeper psychological fight at play. The narrative then expands into the backstory of both the Arisians and the Eddorians, describing the latter as ancient beings whose lust for power has driven them to threaten civilizations. As tensions escalate, Samms is introduced, emphasizing the urgent need for the Galactic Patrol to protect against impending doom. This opening portion sets a gripping tone, establishing the stakes and the complex battlefield of minds in a richly constructed universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Science fiction Space warfare -- Fiction Imaginary wars and battles -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Space colonies -- Fiction Outer space -- Exploration -- Fiction Space security -- Fiction Psychic ability -- Fiction PS Text Science Fiction Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 633127 2025-08-20T04:05:42.947459 text/html 618540 2024-10-24T17:46:48 text/html 351066 2025-08-20T04:05:49.705398 application/epub+zip 361318 2025-08-20T04:05:43.843431 application/epub+zip 327150 2025-08-20T04:05:43.413429 application/epub+zip 548746 2025-08-20T04:05:54.651356 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 516384 2025-08-20T04:05:49.349356 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 482365 2022-09-22T12:26:05.376276 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 608045 2025-08-20T04:05:41.898468 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 588341 2024-10-24T17:46:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18541 2025-08-20T04:05:54.796323 application/rdf+xml 22697 2025-08-20T04:05:43.517376 image/jpeg 3852 2025-08-20T04:05:43.464381 image/jpeg 337786 2025-08-20T04:05:42.999384 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia