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The Moon Colony

    The Moon Colony is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by William Dixon Bell.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About The Moon Colony

    "The Moon Colony" by William Dixon Bell is a science fiction novel written in the late 1930s. The story follows Julian Epworth, who leads a convoy of planes transporting a significant gold shipment and confronts aerial pirates while uncovering a mysterious plot involving the moon. Alongside his friend Billy Sand, Epworth embarks on thrilling adventures that involve high-stakes air combat and unexpected discoveries about extraterrestrial activities. At the start of the narrative, the characters are introduced as they fly over the desert, protecting a valuable airship carrying a fortune in gold. Their mission is soon jeopardized as they encounter signals of distress from a fellow aircraft, leading to an intense aerial battle against a powerful pirate airship. This confrontation sets the stage for Julian and Billy to delve deeper into a world of secrecy and danger, including a hidden agenda related to the moon. The opening portion establishes not only the action-packed premise but also hints at the adventurous and perilous journey that awaits the characters as they grapple with threats both terrestrial and extraterrestrial.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Science fiction
    • Interplanetary voyages, Juvenile fiction
    • Space ships, Juvenile fiction
    • Moon, Juvenile fiction
    • Human-alien encounters, Juvenile fiction
    • Life on other planets, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote The Moon Colony?

    The Moon Colony was written by William Dixon Bell.

    What genre is The Moon Colony?

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

    Is The Moon Colony 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.

    What books are similar to The Moon Colony?

    Readers who like it often enjoy The Revolt on Venus, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus and The Time Machine.

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