The First Men in the Moon: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The First Men in the Moon is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) (1866–1946).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The First Men in the Moon" by H. G. Wells is a scientific romance serialized from 1900 to 1901. When businessman Mr. Bedford meets eccentric scientist Mr. Cavor, they build a spacecraft using a gravity-blocking substance to reach the Moon in search of mineral wealth. There they discover a sophisticated underground civilization of insect-like creatures called Selenites, whose rigidly hierarchical society serves as sharp social satire. The adventure combines thrilling action with dystopian commentary on specialization and collectivism.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The First Men in the Moon
- Author credits: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) (1866–1946)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Imperialism -- Fiction
- Moon -- Fiction
- Satire
- Science fiction
- Space flight to the moon -- Fiction
- Utopian fiction
- Utopias -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Movie Books
- Science Fiction
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