02008cam a22003133u 4500 27633 UtSlPG 20260610133630.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Wicks, Mark To Mars via the Moon: An Astronomical Story Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-12-27 Produced by Chris Curnow, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "To Mars via the Moon: An Astronomical Story" by Mark Wicks is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. It follows the journey of Wilfrid Poynders and his companions, John Claxton and Kenneth M'Allister, as they embark on an adventurous voyage through space to Mars, beginning with a stop at the Moon. The narrative combines imaginative storytelling with scientific principles, aiming to provide readers with an engaging exploration of celestial bodies. At the start of this tale, the characters are introduced as they prepare for their remarkable journey, meticulously crafting their airship, the "Areonal". The detailed descriptions of their craft and its machinery highlight the innovative spirit of the early 20th century's fascination with space travel. As they ascend into the night sky, the characters reflect on their shared history and motivations for seeking out Mars, setting the stage for the discoveries and adventures that await them in the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Mars (Planet) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27633 68542 68542