The Moon Colony: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Moon Colony is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bell, William Dixon (1865–1951).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Moon Colony" by William Dixon Bell is a science fiction novel written in the late 1930s. The story follows Julian Epworth, who leads a convoy of planes transporting a significant gold shipment and confronts aerial pirates while uncovering a mysterious plot involving the moon. Alongside his friend Billy Sand, Epworth embarks on thrilling adventures that involve high-stakes air combat and unexpected discoveries about extraterrestrial activities. At the start of the narrative, the characters are introduced as they fly over the desert, protecting a valuable airship carrying a fortune in gold. Their mission is soon jeopardized as they encounter signals of distress from a fellow aircraft, leading to an intense aerial battle against a powerful pirate airship. This confrontation sets the stage for Julian and Billy to delve deeper into a world of secrecy and danger, including a hidden agenda related to the moon. The opening portion establishes not only the action-packed premise but also hints at the adventurous and perilous journey that awaits the characters as they grapple with threats both terrestrial and extraterrestrial.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Moon Colony
- Author credits: Bell, William Dixon (1865–1951)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Human-alien encounters -- Juvenile fiction
- Interplanetary voyages -- Juvenile fiction
- Life on other planets -- Juvenile fiction
- Moon -- Juvenile fiction
- Science fiction
- Space ships -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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