The First Men in the Moon: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The First Men in the Moon by H. G. Wells — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
When penniless businessman Mr Bedford retreats to the Kent coast to write a play, he meets by chance the brilliant Dr Cavor, an absent-minded scientist on the brink of developing a material that blocks gravity. Cavor soon succeeds in his experiments, only to tell a stunned Bedford the invention makes possible one of the oldest dreams of humanity: a journey to the moon. With Bedford motivated by money, and Cavor by the desire for knowledge, the two embark on the expedition. But neither are prepared for what they find - a world of freezing nights, boiling days and sinister alien life, on which they may be trapped forever.
Quick facts about The First Men in the Moon
- Title: The First Men in the Moon
- Author: H. G. Wells
- First published: 1900
- Genre: classic literature, fiction, imperialism
- OpenLibrary ID: OL52260W
Where to read The First Men in the Moon
The First Men in the Moon by H. G. Wells is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The First Men in the Moon about?
When penniless businessman Mr Bedford retreats to the Kent coast to write a play, he meets by chance the brilliant Dr Cavor, an absent-minded scientist on the brink of developing a material that blocks gravity.
Who wrote The First Men in the Moon?
The First Men in the Moon was written by H. G. Wells.
When was The First Men in the Moon published?
The First Men in the Moon was first published in 1900.
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