From the Earth to the Moon

Jules Verne

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In search of an occupation after the end of the Civil War, the Baltimore Gun Club undertakes the design and construction of a cannon capable of launching a projectile to the Moon. The three main protagonists—Impey Barbicane, president of the Gun Club, Captain Nicholl, Barbicane’s rival and then collaborator, and Michel Ardan, a French scientist—board the hollow cannonball en route to the Moon. The story concludes in Autour de la Lune, the sequel published four years later.

De la Terre à la Lune, number 4 in the Voyages Extraordinaires collection, is one of Jules Verne’s best-known novels. It inspired numerous adaptations, from movies to theme parks to video games.

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About the author

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a visionary French novelist, poet, and playwright. Often referred to as the "Father of Science Fiction," his works have captivated readers for generations with their imaginative plots and scientific foresight. Verne's most celebrated novels, including "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (1864), "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas" (1870), and "Around the World in Eighty Days" (1873), continue to inspire a sense of wonder and adventure in readers of all ages. His literary legacy remains firmly established as a cornerstone of science fiction and a testament to the power of human imagination.