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Jules Verne
De la terre à la lune, trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes
"De la terre à la lune, trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel published in 1865. After the American Civil War ends, a gun club of artillerymen proposes an audacious project: launching a cannon shell to the Moon. When a French adventurer suggests making the projectile hollow so three men can travel inside, the ambitious plan transforms into humanity's first attempted lunar voyage. This pioneering work became a cornerstone of science fiction and inspired countless adaptations.
Jules Verne
From the Earth to the moon; and, round the moon
"From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon" by Jules Verne is a novel published in 1865. After the American Civil War, the Baltimore Gun Club proposes an audacious plan: build a massive cannon to launch three men to the Moon. When the club's president, his rival, and a French adventurer volunteer for the journey, they must solve the problem of surviving the explosive acceleration. The projectile launches successfully, but their fate remains uncertain until the sequel reveals their voyage through space.
Jules Verne
From the Earth to the Moon, Direct in Ninety-Seven Hours and Twenty Minutes: and a Trip Round It
"From the Earth to the Moon, Direct in Ninety-Seven Hours and Twenty Minutes" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the ambitious plans of the Baltimore Gun Club, led by President Impey Barbicane, as they aim to launch a projectile to the moon. The book explores themes of ingenuity, the spirit of American enterprise, and the interplay between science and public enthusiasm. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the Gun Club, formed during the American Civil War, which has become obsolete following the war's end. The members, discontent with their inactivity, are excited by Barbicane's proposal to send a projectile to the moon. This leads to a gathering of club members, where Barbicane informs them of his groundbreaking idea, sparking a fervor of support and speculation among the members and the wider public. As the opening unfolds, the scene is set for an exploration of the practical and theoretical challenges of achieving this unprecedented venture, coupled with the enthusiasm of a nation eager to participate in a seemingly impossible mission.
John Jacob Astor
A Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the Future
"A Journey in Other Worlds: A Romance of the Future" by John Jacob Astor is a science fiction novel published in 1894. Set in the year 2000, it envisions a world transformed by technological marvels: worldwide telephone networks, solar power, and space travel. American explorers journey to Jupiter, encountering a dangerous jungle world filled with monstrous creatures and vast resources. On Saturn, they meet ancient spirits who reveal troubling prophecies about their fates and describe Cassandra, a distant icy world harboring unworthy souls.
Jules Verne
All Around the Moon
"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.
Jules Verne
De la terre à la lune: trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes
"De la terre à la lune: trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel published in 1865. After the American Civil War ends, a Baltimore gun club of former artillerymen seeks new purpose by proposing an audacious project: launching a cannon shell to the Moon. When a French adventurer volunteers to travel inside a hollow projectile, the club's president and his rival join him for the journey, transforming scientific ambition into human exploration. Their December launch marks the beginning of an extraordinary voyage.
Jules Verne
The Moon-Voyage
"The Moon-Voyage" by Jules Verne is a novel published in 1865. It follows the Baltimore Gun Club, a society of post-Civil War weapons enthusiasts, as they attempt an audacious feat: building an enormous space gun to launch three men to the Moon. When a French adventurer volunteers for the journey, the club's president and his rival join him aboard the projectile. Verne's calculations were remarkably accurate for his time, though the cannon concept proved impractical for actual space travel. The story ends without revealing the astronauts' fate.
Jules Verne
Autour de la Lune
"Autour de la Lune" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel published in 1869. This sequel to "From the Earth to the Moon" follows three adventurers aboard a bullet-shaped projectile as they journey through space. Their mission takes an unexpected turn when their craft enters lunar orbit instead of landing. As they observe the Moon's barren surface and face life-threatening challenges, the travelers must find a way to return home from their perilous voyage into the unknown.
Jules Verne
Autour de la lune
"Autour de la lune" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel published in 1869. This sequel to "From the Earth to the Moon" follows three travelers aboard a bullet-shaped projectile fired from a giant space gun toward the Moon. As they journey through space, they face unexpected obstacles, including a near-collision with an asteroid that alters their course. Instead of landing as planned, they enter lunar orbit, observing the Moon's barren surface before confronting a perilous return to Earth. Their survival hangs in the balance.
Jules Verne
Utazás a Holdba kilenczvenhét óra és husz percz alatt
"Utazás a Holdba kilenczvenhét óra és husz percz alatt" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel published in 1865. After the American Civil War ends, members of Baltimore's Gun Club devise an audacious plan to fire a cannonball directly at the Moon. When a daring Frenchman volunteers to ride inside the projectile, the president and his rival join him on this unprecedented voyage. Will the three travelers reach their lunar destination, or will fate intervene in their bold attempt to leave Earth?
Jules Verne
Da terra à lua, viagem directa em 97 horas e 20 minutos
"Da terra à lua, viagem directa em 97 horas e 20 minutos" by Jules Verne is a novel published in 1865. It follows the Baltimore Gun Club, a society of post-Civil War weapons enthusiasts, as they attempt an audacious feat: building an enormous cannon to launch three men to the Moon. When a French adventurer volunteers for the journey, the Club's president and his rival join him aboard the projectile. Verne performed calculations that proved remarkably accurate for his time, though the story leaves the astronauts' fates unresolved until its sequel.
Jules Verne
De Reis naar de Maan in 28 dagen en 12 uren
"De Reis naar de Maan in 28 Dagen en 12 Uren" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the ambitious plans of the Gun Club, a group of American artillery enthusiasts who, after the Civil War, seek to launch a projectile to the moon. The main character, Impey Barbicane, proposes this audacious project which ignites excitement and enthusiasm among the members of the club and across the nation. The opening of this thrilling tale introduces the Gun Club, established during the American Civil War and now facing the tedium of peace. Dissatisfied with the lack of explosive creativity, the members engage in spirited discussions about their war inventions. Barbicane eventually proposes an extraordinary venture: to create a massive cannon capable of sending a projectile to the moon. This proposal stirs up fervor among the club members and the surrounding community, setting the stage for a grand adventure filled with engineering feats, national pride, and the quest for scientific progress.
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