Galactic Patrol by E.E. Smith (1937)

Name: Galactic Patrol
Author: E.E. Smith

The Galactic Patrol series by E.E. Smith is a collection of science fiction novels that explore the adventures of a group of space travelers known as the "Galactic Patrol." The series was first published in the 1930s and has since become a classic of the science fiction genre. In the series, humanity has colonized the stars and formed a galactic government to maintain order and protect the citizens of the galaxy. The Galactic Patrol is a special task force within this government that is responsible for enforcing the law and dealing with threats to the galaxy. The main characters in the series are a group of space travelers who are members of the Galactic Patrol. They are led by a man named Captain Raymond, who is a skilled pilot and leader. The team also includes a scientist named Dr. Kane, who provides technical support and helps to solve problems that arise during their missions. Throughout the series, the Galactic Patrol faces a variety of challenges, including hostile alien species, rogue AI, and political intrigue. They must use their skills and resources to overcome these challenges and protect the galaxy from harm. Overall, the Galactic Patrol series is a classic of science fiction literature that explores themes of adventure, exploration, and the human condition in a futuristic setting.

By E.E. Smith · First published 1937 · Genre: Science Fiction, Space Opera, Adventure · 23 chapters · 109,178 words

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Dominating twice a hundred square miles of campus, parade ground, airport, and space port, a ninety-story edifice of chromium and glass sparkled dazzlingly in the bright sunlight of a June morning. This monumental pile was Wentworth Hall, in which the Tellurian candidates for the Lens of the Galactic Patrol live and move and have their being. One wing of its topmost floor seethed with tense activity, for that wing was the habitat of the lordly five-year men, this was graduation day, and in a few minutes Class 5 was due to report in Room A.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E.E. Smith
Date: 1937 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Space Opera, Adventure
Length: 109,178 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 1,662 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Science Fiction — The book engages with interstellar travel, futuristic technology, alien civilizations, and an organization responsible for policing the galaxy. These are all major elements of the science fiction genre.
Space Opera — E.E. Smith's work is hallmark of the space opera sub-genre with its vast, dramatic, high-stakes narrative set in outer space, involving large-scale events and a conflict between civilizations.
Adventure — The plot involves a thrilling journey and dangerous situations faced by its characters, making it fit into the adventure genre.