Publisher's Synopsis
From The Earth To The Moon: Direct In Ninety-Seven Hours And Twenty Minutes, And A Trip Round It is a science fiction novel written by Jules Verne and published in 1890. The story revolves around a group of men who embark on a journey to the moon using a giant cannon. The main character, Impey Barbicane, is a wealthy businessman who proposes the idea of a moon mission to his colleagues. The group faces numerous challenges and setbacks, including funding issues and technical difficulties, but eventually succeed in launching the projectile. The novel also explores the societal and political implications of the moon mission, as various nations compete to be the first to reach the moon. The characters encounter various obstacles during their journey, including a lack of oxygen and a near collision with an asteroid. The book is notable for its accurate scientific predictions, including the concept of weightlessness and the use of aluminum in spacecraft. It also explores themes such as human ambition, the limits of technology, and the relationship between science and society. Overall, From The Earth To The Moon: Direct In Ninety-Seven Hours And Twenty Minutes, And A Trip Round It is a classic work of science fiction that continues to inspire readers and writers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
