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Galactic Patrol. Lensman series. Illustrated
About this book
Galactic Patrol is the third novel in E. E. "Doc" Smith's legendary Lensman series and marks the beginning of the saga's main storyline. Originally published in 1937, this classic space opera introduces readers to the elite Galactic Patrol and its most iconic hero, Kimball Kinnison, as they battle against the forces of chaos and tyranny in an epic struggle for galactic order.The story follows Kinnison, a newly minted Lensman—one of the select few granted a Lens, a telepathic device that enhances the wielder's mental abilities and marks them as a champion of justice. As the Galactic Patrol fights to maintain peace in the universe, Kinnison is tasked with taking on the formidable Boskone—a ruthless and mysterious interstellar empire seeking absolute domination. Armed with advanced technology, unmatched courage, and his unbreakable will, Kinnison embarks on a thrilling adventure across deep space, infiltrating enemy strongholds, engaging in high-stakes dogfights, and uncovering sinister secrets that could determine the fate of the galaxy.Packed with relentless action, daring heroics, and groundbreaking sci-fi concepts, Galactic Patrol set the standard for modern space operas and heavily influenced later works, including Star Wars and Star Trek. A must-read for fans of classic science fiction, this novel continues to captivate readers with its grand vision of interstellar warfare, superhuman determination, and the ultimate battle between good and evil.
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Table of contents
- CHAPTER 1 GRADUATION
- CHAPTER 2 IN COMMAND
- CHAPTER 3 IN THE LIFEBOATS
- CHAPTER 4 ESCAPE
- CHAPTER 5 WORSEL TO THE RESCUE
- CHAPTER 6 DELGONIAN HYPNOTISM
- CHAPTER 7 THE PASSING OF THE OVERLORDS
- CHAPTER 8 THE QUARRY STRIKES BACK
- CHAPTER 9 BREAKDOWN
- CHAPTER 10 TRENCO
- CHAPTER 11 GRAND BASE
- CHAPTER 12 KINNISON BRINGS HOME THE BACON
- CHAPTER 13 MAULERS AFLOAT
- CHAPTER 14 UNATTACHED
- CHAPTER 15 THE DECOY
- CHAPTER 16 KINNISON MEETS THE WHEELMEN
- CHAPTER 17 NOTHING SERIOUS AT ALL
- CHAPTER 18 ADVANCED TRAINING
- CHAPTER 19 JUDGE, JURY, AND EXECUTIONER
- CHAPTER 20 MAC IS A BONE OF CONTENTION
- CHAPTER 21 THE SECOND LINE
- CHAPTER 22 PREPARING FOR THE TEST
- CHAPTER 23 TREGONSEE TURNS ZWILNIK
- CHAPTER 24 KINNISON BORES FROM WITHIN