The Moon-Voyage by Jules Verne

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Author Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Title The Moon-Voyage
Note Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents From The Earth To The Moon -- Round The Moon.
Credits Produced by Norm Wolcott, Gregory Margo and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "The Moon-Voyage" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written during the late 19th century. This adventurous tale revolves around a group of American artillery enthusiasts from the Gun Club, particularly the ambitious Impey Barbicane, who propose a daring plan to send a projectile to the moon using innovative ballistic technology. Following the aftermath of the U.S. Civil War, the Gun Club seeks a grand experiment to reignite their passion for invention, leading to Barbicane's audacious proposal of lunar exploration. The opening of the novel introduces the Gun Club, highlighting the prowess of its members in ballistics and weaponry during a time of war. The narrative describes their discontent after the war ends and they find themselves faced with peace and inactivity. Barbicane, feeling the urge for a new enterprise, captivates his colleagues with a visionary idea: to send a cannonball to the moon. This idea electrifies the assembly and sparks heated discussions regarding its feasibility. As excitement builds, the story sets the stage for a unique scientific quest, showcasing themes of ambition, ingenuity, and the human desire to conquer the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Science fiction
Subject Space flight to the moon -- Fiction
Subject Moon -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Manned space flight -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 12901
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Most Recently Updated Sep 9, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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