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Originally Posted by bbusybookworm
Hmm, If you can stomach a bit of Bad science, Would suggest you read the Lensmen Series by E.E. 'Doc' Smith.
While the Science is definitely dated by our standards, it did help set the standard for most if not all modern space operas.
I believe that while Triplanetary is available from PG and from the E-Book section here, I'm not so sure of the rest of the series.
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TriPlanetary is, as are several other Smith works not in the LEnsman universe. But most of the Lensman series is not. The stuff on PG is from magazine publications with separate copyrights that weren't renewed. The book versions are another matter, and I haven't seen them in legit ebook editions. Mike Walsh of small press Olde Earth books has the Lensman series out in trade paperback format, reproducing the original Gnome Press covers and interior decorations, and I bought a boxed set.
The science is not merely dated -- it's practically non-existent. But the books are fun and largely defined the genre of "space opera". Whenever you think Smith can't get any wilder, rest assured he has a topper up his sleeve, and a topper for the topper following behind.
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Dennis