All Around the Moon by Jules Verne

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Author Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Translator Roth, Edward, 1826-1911
Title All Around the Moon
Note Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "All Around the Moon" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written in the late 19th century. It's a sequel to "From the Earth to the Moon" and follows the adventures of three daring characters—President Barbican, Captain M'Nicholl, and Michel Ardan—as they embark on a journey to the Moon in a specially designed projectile. This imaginative tale explores scientific concepts such as velocity, gravity, and the potential for space travel, combined with Verne's signature blend of adventure and humor. At the start of the novel, the narrative resumes with a description of the plans and preparations made by the Baltimore Gun Club for their remarkable mission to the Moon. The opening chapters detail the chaos leading up to the launch as the characters settle into their projectile, reflecting on the momentous journey ahead. As the rocket is launched, the effects of the powerful explosion are described, highlighting the intensity of their experience. The scene shifts from the preparations to the trio regaining consciousness after the launch, establishing a lively dynamic among them as they adjust to the peculiarities of life in transit to their lunar destination while grappling with the uncertainties of their venture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Science fiction
Subject Space flight to the moon -- Fiction
Subject Moon -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Manned space flight -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 16457
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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