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From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon

By: Jules Verne
Narrated by: Bill Homewood
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Bored with inactivity following the end of the Civil War, the fanatical members of the American Gun Club in Baltimore look for a project to fulfill their passion for rearms. Their distinguished President, Impey Barbicane, proposes an exciting new endeavor - one that will cement their names in history: They will build the largest projectile ever known to man and shoot it at the moon! The bullet will be hollowed to accommodate Barbicane and two bold companions, along with their dog, and they will claim the moon as America's 37th state.

From the Earth to the Moon describes the sometimes hilarious and always surprising events leading up to the launch of the projectile, while Around the Moon follows the three intrepid astronauts on their dangerous journey into outer space.

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classic, brilliant, masterpiece. A visionary work

really enjoyed listening to this. funny, entertaining, an addictive listen. the author was so imaginative, and so clever. great descriptions and explanations of scientific bases for the audacious plan.

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Outstanding

Thoroughly enjoyed this book, would recommend it, one had the feeling of being there with the travelers

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Tedious story saved by good narration

I have to say that I was disappointed in the stories of A Trip to the Moon, and Around the Moon by Jules Verne. It seemed to be more scientific journal interspersed by bits of storytelling here and there. For me, the only thing that made listening to this book bearable was the great narration.

I’ve read HG Well’s The First Men in the Moon, and found it to be far superior to Jules Verne’s moon story.

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A Struggle

One of those Jules Verne books which reads like an outdated scientific textbook for 19th-century children and lacks any kind of plot. Interesting for its general premise and scientific thought of the time. But offers little else.

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