# The Skylark of Space

By E. E. Smith and Lee Hawkins Garby.

"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. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Science fiction; Space flight -- Fiction; Space ships -- Fiction

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## Audiobooks of it

- [Skylark of Space](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/4865) by Lee Hawkins Garby and E. E. Smith (9 h 23 min, English)
- [Skylark of Space (version 2)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/4963) by Lee Hawkins Garby and E. E. Smith (9 h, English)

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