The Skylark of Space
by E. E. Smith and Lee Hawkins Garby
- First published
- 1928
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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.
- Science fiction
- Space flight
- Space ships
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #20869. The Skylark of Space on Wikipedia.
