The Brick Moon, and Other Stories: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Brick Moon, and Other Stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hale, Edward Everett (1822–1909).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Brick Moon, and Other Stories" by Edward Everett Hale is a collection published in 1899. The title novella, originally serialized in 1869, tells the story of a massive brick sphere designed as a navigational aid that accidentally launches into orbit with people aboard. This pioneering work of speculative fiction contains the first known fictional descriptions of both an artificial satellite and a space station, remarkably anticipating modern concepts of orbital navigation systems.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Brick Moon, and Other Stories
- Author credits: Hale, Edward Everett (1822–1909)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Short stories
- United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
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