From the Earth to the Moon (Unabridged)
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4.4 • 5 Ratings
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- $4.99
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Publisher Description
The American Civil War had ended, and the members of the American Gun Club tried to think of something else to interest them. At last they came up with the extraordinary idea of building the greatest cannon the world had ever seen and using it to launch a man-made "bullet" to the moon!
When From the Earth to the Moon was published in 1865, it was regarded as pure fantasy. Who could imagine a rocket that would carry men and animals through space? Today, like so many of Jules Verne's prophecies, space travel is a reality.
Customer Reviews
Great book, but be aware...
When the books were first released there were two volumes actually. From the Earth to the Moon was the first one, but Round the Moon completes the saga. This audiobook is ONLY the first half. I'm hoping for the second half someday, but as you can see this was done in 2005, so my wait may be in vain. I will still hope though! I have enjoyed Jules Verne since my first reading of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea as a kid.
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