First Lensman: #2

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Summary: Interstellar "space opera" by the man who invented the genre
Review: This is the second book in the Lensman series, about a group of people--the "Lensmen" who are entrusted with the safety of the galaxy. They fight pirates! They fight alien species! They bring peace to all the galaxy... This is a very old story and more modern readers may not appreciate the simpler style of the early years of science fiction, but to any afficionado, this is a must read. It covers the beginnings of the Galactic Patrol and is STUFFED with action, politics, science and (naturally enough) love. Get it.