# First Lensman — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for First Lensman by E. E. Smith.

- [First Lensman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/first-lensman.md): The chapter details the early formation of the Galactic Patrol and the selection of the first Lensmen, focusing on the challenges faced by Virgil Samms and his allies as they establish a force to combat the growing threa
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/i.md): The chapter opens with a confrontation between Gharlane of Eddore and an Arisian, revealing the ancient cosmic struggle between Arisia and Eddore. The Arisian explains that they have been secretly guiding the development
- [Chapter II: The Arisian Solution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/ii.md): Virgil Samms and Roderick Kinnison discuss the mysterious planet Arisia, which no ship can approach, and the inexplicable genius of Nels Bergenholm, who solved the free drive problem. Bergenholm insists Samms must go to 
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/iii.md): Samms returns from Arisia with the Lens and a profound understanding of his mission. Mentor explains the purpose of the Lens, the nature of good and evil, and the heavy responsibility Samms will bear. Samms is shocked to
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/iv.md): Virgil Samms and Roderick Kinnison discuss the scarcity of Lensman material among known races, the political challenges of forming a Galactic Council, and the threat of a monopoly by Interstellar Spaceways. Samms rejects

> 18 more chapter companions — [open a free preview](https://www.betterreads.dev/reader?bookId=first_lensman_se_1056kb&preview=1) to unlock the rest.

- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/v.md)
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/vi.md)
- [Chapter VII: The Cone of Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/vii.md)
- [Chapter VIII: The Interview and the Investigation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/viii.md)
- [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/ix.md)
- [The Palainian Encounter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/x.md)
- [Chapter XI: The Zabriskan Relay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/xi.md)
- [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/xii.md)
- [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/xiii.md)
- [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/xiv.md)
- [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/xv.md)
- [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/xvi.md)
- [The Bennettan Arsenal and the Shadowing of Ossmen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/xvii.md)
- [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/xviii.md)
- [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/xix.md)
- [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/xx.md)
- [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/epilogue.md)
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/endnotes.md)

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