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The First Men in the Moon

By H. G. Wells

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Driven by a gravity-defying invention, an unlikely pair sets off on a journey to the moon, ready to uncover the wonders of a new world.

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2016-07-05
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Summary

"The First Men in the Moon" by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells is a science fiction tale of adventure that begins with a chance meeting between a writer named Mr. Bedford and an unusual scientist, Mr. Cavor. Bedford, seeking peace to pen his next play, crosses paths with Cavor, a man consumed by science. Cavor introduces Bedford to his remarkable invention, Cavorite, a substance capable of negating gravity. The duo, despite their contrasting personalities, decides to travel to the moon using Cavorite. Their ambitious goal and preparations set the stage for their trip to space, and foreshadow the wonders of space that await them.

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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