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The First Men in the Moon

By H. G. Wells

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A struggling playwright and an eccentric scientist forge an unlikely partnership to journey to the Moon in a gravity-defying sphere, facing unknown wonders and perils.

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2004-10-20
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Summary

"The First Men in the Moon" by H. G. Wells is a novel where an author looking for peace meets an odd scientist with a wild idea. In the late 1800's, Mr. Bedford just wants to focus on writing his play when he stumbles on Mr. Cavor and his amazing invention: a substance called Cavorite that can block gravity. Soon these two team up to make a spaceship, facing tough challenges as they build their sphere and think about the risks of leaving Earth behind. As Bedford and Cavor get closer to their goal, the story hints at the wonders and dangers to come, pulling the reader into their exciting preparations for an adventure on the Moon.

About the Author

Herbert George Wells was an English writer, prolific in many genres. He wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, history, popular science, satire, biography, and autobiography. Wells' science fiction novels are so well regarded that he has been called the "father of science fiction".

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