De la terre à la lune: trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes by Jules Verne
"De la terre à la lune: trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the members of the Gun-Club, a group of American artillery enthusiasts led by the ambitious Impey Barbicane, who aim to send a projectile to the Moon after the end of the Civil War leaves them without conflicts to fuel their passion
for invention. The opening of the book introduces the Gun-Club, formed during the American Civil War by passionate artillery experts who found success in a world of war, only to face a monotonous peace afterwards. This shift in focus leads Barbicane to propose the audacious idea of launching a projectile to the Moon, sparking excitement and fervor among the members. As the proposal is presented, its ambitious nature captivates the assembled crowd, igniting hope for a grand scientific endeavor that could elevate their status and fulfill their thirst for innovation and exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | De la terre à la lune: trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_the_Earth_to_the_Moon https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_la_Terre_%C3%A0_la_Lune |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by John Walker; HTML version by Chuck Greif |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Space flight to the moon -- Fiction |
| Subject | Moon -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Manned space flight -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 799 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 4, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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