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All Around the Moon

    Jules Verne's All Around the Moon is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. Key subjects include space flight to the moon, Moon, space ships and manned space flight.

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    About All Around the Moon

    "All Around the Moon" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written in the late 19th century. It's a sequel to "From the Earth to the Moon" and follows the adventures of three daring characters—President Barbican, Captain M'Nicholl, and Michel Ardan—as they embark on a journey to the Moon in a specially designed projectile. This imaginative tale explores scientific concepts such as velocity, gravity, and the potential for space travel, combined with Verne's signature blend of adventure and humor. At the start of the novel, the narrative resumes with a description of the plans and preparations made by the Baltimore Gun Club for their remarkable mission to the Moon. The opening chapters detail the chaos leading up to the launch as the characters settle into their projectile, reflecting on the momentous journey ahead. As the rocket is launched, the effects of the powerful explosion are described, highlighting the intensity of their experience. The scene shifts from the preparations to the trio regaining consciousness after the launch, establishing a lively dynamic among them as they adjust to the peculiarities of life in transit to their lunar destination while grappling with the uncertainties of their venture.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    Subjects

    • Science fiction
    • Space flight to the moon
    • Moon
    • Space ships
    • Manned space flight

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    Who wrote All Around the Moon?

    All Around the Moon was written by Jules Verne.

    What genre is All Around the Moon?

    It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

    Is All Around the Moon free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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