| Author |
Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
| Title |
De la terre à la lune: trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by John Walker; HTML version by Chuck Greif
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| Summary |
"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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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Space flight to the moon -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Moon -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Space ships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Manned space flight -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
799 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 4, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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