First Lensman Author:E.E. Doc Smith No human being had ever been to the hidden planet of Arisia. A mysterious barrier in space turned back both men and ships. — Then the word came to Earth: "Go to Arisia!" Samms of the Galactic Patrol went - and came back with the Lens, the strange device that gave its wearer powers no man had ever had before. — Samms knew the price of that power w... more »ould be hight - but even he had no idea of the ultimate cost, and the weird destiny waiting for the First Lensman.« less