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Richard Seaton, an innovative government scientist, discovers a revolutionary faster‑than‑light fuel that propels the interstellar vessel Skylark. A ruthless rival, Marc DuQuesne, and the powerful World Steel Corporation attempt to seize the technology, kidnapping Seaton’s fiancée and friends. Their machinations ignite a desperate quest for revenge, driving the Skylark across the galaxy and back. The novel is the first entry in a four‑book series, celebrated for its engaging dialogue, romantic elements, and gripping space‑opera conflict.
Published in 1928 by Amazing Stories, The Skylark of Space marked a significant moment in American pulp science fiction, heralding a new era of interstellar epics and influencing the genre’s golden age.
First publish date: June 1, 1980
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Edward Elmer Smith
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