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The narrative centers on the Baltimore Gun Club, a group of post-Civil War weapon enthusiasts determined to construct a massive Columbiad cannon aimed at the moon. Their ambitious project involves launching a projectile with the intent of achieving a moon landing, showcasing themes of innovation and the human spirit's quest for exploration. Verne's imaginative approach blends scientific curiosity with adventure, making it a pioneering work in the science fiction genre.
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jules Verne
- Publisher
- Bottom of the Hill Publishing
- Released
- 2013
- Pages
- 142
- ISBN13
- 9781483703046
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Adventure Fiction, Steampunk
- First published
- 1865
- Original title
- De la Terre à la Lune
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative centers on the Baltimore Gun Club, a group of post-Civil War weapon enthusiasts determined to construct a massive Columbiad cannon aimed at the moon. Their ambitious project involves launching a projectile with the intent of achieving a moon landing, showcasing themes of innovation and the human spirit's quest for exploration. Verne's imaginative approach blends scientific curiosity with adventure, making it a pioneering work in the science fiction genre.