02131cam a22003133u 4500 10005 UtSlPG 20260610133238.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Tucker, George, 1775-1861 A Voyage to the Moon : With Some Account of the Manners and Customs, Science and Philosophy, of the People of Morosofia, and Other Lunarians Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-11-01 Produced by Christine De Ryck, Stig M. Valstad, Suzanne L. Shell and PG Distributed Proofreaders "A Voyage to the Moon" by George Tucker is a satirical novel written in the early 19th century. The book follows the adventurous journey of Joseph Atterley, a character who, after an extraordinary sea voyage, meets a learned Brahmin in the Burman Empire. Together, they plan a voyage to the moon, promising to explore the unique inhabitants and customs of the lunar world. At the start of the narrative, Atterley recounts his upbringing and early experiences, including his marriage and subsequent loss of his wife. Driven by grief and the desire for a new adventure, he embarks on a ship bound for the East Indies, where he becomes embroiled in conflicts and ultimately imprisoned. His fate changes upon meeting the Brahmin, who shares with him revolutionary ideas about lunar travel. The opening chapters set the stage for both Atterley's character development and the fantastical elements of scientific inquiry and exploration that will unfold as they prepare for their voyage to the moon. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Space flight to the moon -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10005 51626 51626