Round the Moon by Jules Verne (1870)

Name: Round the Moon
Author: Jules Verne

Round the Moon is a science fiction novel by Jules Verne, published in 1870. The story follows Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout as they embark on a journey around the moon using a revolutionary new mode of transportation: a spaceship. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including hostile aliens, space pirates, and a malfunctioning oxygen supply. Despite these setbacks, Fogg and Passepartout persevere and successfully complete their journey, returning to Earth as heroes.

By Jules Verne · First published 1870 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Speculative Fiction · 23 chapters · 65,746 words

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During the course of the year 186- the entire world was singularly excited by a scientific experiment without precedent in the annals of science. The members of the Gun Club, a circle of artillerymen established at Baltimore after the American war, had the idea of putting themselves in communication with the moon -- yes, with the moon -- by sending a bullet to her. Their president, Barbicane, the promoter of the enterprise, having consulted the astronomers of the Cambridge Observatory on this subject, took all the precautions necessary for the success of the extraordinary enterprise, declared practicable by the majority of competent people. After having solicited a public subscription which produced nearly 30,000,000 of francs, it began its gigantic labours.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Jules Verne
Date: 1870 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Speculative Fiction
Length: 65,746 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 1,625 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Science Fiction — The book centers around a journey to the moon, involving the use of advanced and futuristic technology that was not available at the time Verne wrote this book.
Adventure — The plot of the book involves a thrilling and dangerous journey to the moon, which includes various challenges and risks.
Speculative Fiction — Verne is often cited as one of the pioneers of speculative fiction as he created stories based on developments or changes in society or technology which were inventive and imaginative.