The book is a reprint of a historical work originally published in 1859, aimed at preserving and making accessible literature that may be at risk of being lost. The publishing house, Anatiposi, specializes in reprinting historical texts, although these editions may contain missing pages or lower quality due to their age. The initiative focuses on maintaining the legacy of past works for future readers.
Exploring the imaginative premise of lunar life, this classic work presents a fantastical claim of a vast population of human beings on the Moon. Its significance in literary history is emphasized through careful preservation and modernization by Alpha Editions, ensuring clarity and readability in its retyped and reformatted presentation. This edition aims to keep the intriguing ideas of the original text accessible for both contemporary and future readers.
Exploring the imaginative "moon story," this work presents a series of articles by Richard Adams Locke that originally appeared in the New York Sun in 1835. It claims to recount the astronomical discoveries of Sir John Herschel, adding a fictional twist by presenting it as a reprint from a defunct scientific journal. The book includes a memoir of the author and an appendix offering an authentic description of the moon alongside a new theory regarding its surface in relation to Earth. This unique narrative blends science with creativity, captivating readers with its historical context.
Or a Discovery That the Moon Has a Vast Population of Human Beings (1859)
Set in the context of 19th-century journalism, this fictional account presents a sensational story claiming that the moon is home to a thriving population of human beings, discovered by astronomer Sir John Herschel. The narrative unfolds through a series of articles in the New York Sun, ultimately revealing the hoax orchestrated by editor Richard Adams Locke to increase circulation and highlight public gullibility. This work serves as an early example of science fiction and critiques media influence, making it essential for enthusiasts of both genres.