First Lensman (The Lensman Series, Book 2)

Edward E. Smith, Ph.D.

ISBN 10: 1882968107 / ISBN 13: 9781882968107

Published by Old Earth Books, 1997

About this Item

Softcover in glossy, excellent, unmarked, next-to-pristine condition (slightest hint of handling). 306 pages. [13oz].

Seller Inventory # 079162

Bibliographic Details

• Title: First Lensman (The Lensman Series, Book 2)
• Publisher: Old Earth Books
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1882968107
• ISBN 13: 9781882968107
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: A. J. Donnell
• Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science Fiction / Fantasy

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Synopsis

Virgil Samms becomes the first wearer of the Lens, an almost-living symbol of the forces of law and order

Review

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.