"All Around the Moon" by Jules Verne is a captivating science fiction novel that continues the lunar voyage begun in "From the Earth to the Moon," following President Barbican, Captain M'Nicholl, and the spirited Michel Ardan as they journey toward Earth’s celestial neighbor in a projectile built for the stars. The story opens by diving straight into the meticulous plans of the Baltimore Gun Club and the flurry of preparations before the groundbreaking launch. The initial chapters set the stage, painting a vivid picture of the chaos and anticipation as our brave adventurers secure themselves inside their unique spacecraft, contemplating the grand voyage ahead. The launch sequence is depicted in explosive detail, emphasizing the sheer power and intensity of their departure from Earth. The narrative then shifts to the immediate aftermath, portraying the crew as they regain consciousness mid-flight, quickly establishing their vibrant dynamic and camaraderie as they acclimate to the oddities and uncertainties of space travel, setting the tone for an adventure filled with both daring and humor around the moon .
All Around the Moon
By Jules Verne
Three daring explorers risk everything in a rocket, hurtling through space towards the moon, facing unknown dangers and unimaginable discoveries.
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About the AuthorJules Gabriel Verne was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. His collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel led to the creation of the Voyages extraordinaires, a series of bestselling adventure novels including Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1872). His novels, always well-researched according to the scientific knowledge then available, are generally set in the second half of the 19th century, taking into account the technological advances of the time.
Jules Gabriel Verne was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. His collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel led to the creation of the Voyages extraordinaires, a series of bestselling adventure novels including Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1872). His novels, always well-researched according to the scientific knowledge then available, are generally set in the second half of the 19th century, taking into account the technological advances of the time.
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