From the Earth to the moon; and, round the moon: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

From the Earth to the moon; and, round the moon is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Verne, Jules (1828–1905).

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"From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon" by Jules Verne is a novel published in 1865. After the American Civil War, the Baltimore Gun Club proposes an audacious plan: build a massive cannon to launch three men to the Moon. When the club's president, his rival, and a French adventurer volunteer for the journey, they must solve the problem of surviving the explosive acceleration. The projectile launches successfully, but their fate remains uncertain until the sequel reveals their voyage through space.

Book and edition facts

• Title: From the Earth to the moon; and, round the moon
• Author credits: Verne, Jules (1828–1905)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Manned space flight -- Fiction
• Moon -- Fiction
• Science fiction
• Space flight to the moon -- Fiction
• Space ships -- Fiction

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• Category: Classics of Literature
• Category: French Literature
• Category: Novels
• Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
• Movie Books
• Science Fiction

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