The Skylark of Space
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2007-03-21 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #20869 |
Description
"The Skylark of Space" by E. E. Smith and Lee Hawkins Garby is a science fiction novel written between 1915 and 1921. When scientist Dick Seaton accidentally discovers a revolutionary space drive, he races to build a spaceship with his millionaire friend. But his rival, the ruthless Marc DuQuesne, sabotages their plans and kidnaps Seaton's fiancée, launching a desperate chase across the galaxy. This pioneering work of interstellar adventure is considered the first example of space opera. (This is an automatically generated summary.)