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The First Men in the Moon
About this book
A pair of unlikely explorers journey to the moon in this imaginative tale of science and adventure from the author of
The War of the Worlds
Hounded by creditors, Mr. Bedford retreats to a remote English village, where he meets the eccentric Mr. Cavor. Though he may not look it, Cavor is a genius and one of the world's greatest inventors. His breakthrough is cavorite, an astonishing new substance manufactured from helium that is not bound by the laws of gravity. Bedford immediately sees the business potential of Cavor's creation, reckoning a ship made of cavorite could take him the moon—the first step on a path to riches beyond his wildest dreams.
When Bedford and Cavor set out for the moon in a cavorite sphere, they find the Earth's satellite to be more wonderful than either of them ever imagined. But they soon discover they are not alone on the lush lunar surface—and the natives are not exactly friendly.
A thrilling adventure story that offers fascinating insights into the nature of mankind, The First Men in the Moon is a timeless classic from "the father of modern science fiction."
This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Hounded by creditors, Mr. Bedford retreats to a remote English village, where he meets the eccentric Mr. Cavor. Though he may not look it, Cavor is a genius and one of the world's greatest inventors. His breakthrough is cavorite, an astonishing new substance manufactured from helium that is not bound by the laws of gravity. Bedford immediately sees the business potential of Cavor's creation, reckoning a ship made of cavorite could take him the moon—the first step on a path to riches beyond his wildest dreams.
When Bedford and Cavor set out for the moon in a cavorite sphere, they find the Earth's satellite to be more wonderful than either of them ever imagined. But they soon discover they are not alone on the lush lunar surface—and the natives are not exactly friendly.
A thrilling adventure story that offers fascinating insights into the nature of mankind, The First Men in the Moon is a timeless classic from "the father of modern science fiction."
This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Chapter 1. Mr. Bedford Meets Mr. Cavor at Lympne
- Chapter 2. The First Making of Cavorite
- Chapter 3. The Building of the Sphere
- Chapter 4. Inside the Sphere
- Chapter 5. The Journey to the Moon
- Chapter 6. The Landing on the Moon
- Chapter 7. Sunrise on the Moon
- Chapter 8. A Lunar Morning
- Chapter 9. Prospecting Begins
- Chapter 10. Lost Men in the Moon
- Chapter 11. The Mooncalf Pastures
- Chapter 12. The Selenite’s Face
- Chapter 13. Mr. Cavor Makes Some Suggestions
- Chapter 14. Experiments in Intercourse
- Chapter 15. The Giddy Bridge
- Chapter 16. Points of View
- Chapter 17. The Fight in the Cave of the Moon Butchers
- Chapter 18. In the Sunlight
- Chapter 19. Mr. Bedford Alone
- Chapter 20. Mr. Bedford in Infinite Space
- Chapter 21. Mr. Bedford at Littlestone
- Chapter 22. The Astonishing Communication of Mr. Julius Wendigee
- Chapter 23. An Abstract of the Six Messages First Received from Mr. Cavor
- Chapter 24. The Natural History of the Selenites
- Chapter 25. The Grand Lunar
- Chapter 26. The Last Message Cavor Sent to the Earth
- Copyright