From the Earth to the Moon, Direct in Ninety-Seven Hours and Twenty Minutes: and a Trip Round It: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
From the Earth to the Moon, Direct in Ninety-Seven Hours and Twenty Minutes: and a Trip Round It: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
From the Earth to the Moon, Direct in Ninety-Seven Hours and Twenty Minutes: and a Trip Round It is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Verne, Jules (1828–1905).
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"From the Earth to the Moon, Direct in Ninety-Seven Hours and Twenty Minutes" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the ambitious plans of the Baltimore Gun Club, led by President Impey Barbicane, as they aim to launch a projectile to the moon. The book explores themes of ingenuity, the spirit of American enterprise, and the interplay between science and public enthusiasm. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the Gun Club, formed during the American Civil War, which has become obsolete following the war's end. The members, discontent with their inactivity, are excited by Barbicane's proposal to send a projectile to the moon. This leads to a gathering of club members, where Barbicane informs them of his groundbreaking idea, sparking a fervor of support and speculation among the members and the wider public. As the opening unfolds, the scene is set for an exploration of the practical and theoretical challenges of achieving this unprecedented venture, coupled with the enthusiasm of a nation eager to participate in a seemingly impossible mission.
Book and edition facts
- Title: From the Earth to the Moon, Direct in Ninety-Seven Hours and Twenty Minutes: and a Trip Round It
- 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
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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