Banners of the Sa’yen by B.R. Stateham (1981) This swashbuckling adventure is unique for couple reasons.  First of all, the astronaut from Earth who crashes on a feudal planet isn’t the point of view character.  One of the swordsmen who thinks he’s the legendary savior is the narrator.  The Chosen One, excited to learn about the strange world he’s landed on, takes to the planet’s airship rigging like a pro.  Stronger, faster, and equipped with technology, the Sa’yen captures and captains an airship along with […]