Verne, Jules 1828-1905 creator Hildibrand, Henri Théophile 1824-1897 Bayard, Émile Antoine 1837-1891 Neuville, Alphonse Marie de 1835-1885 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "From the Earth to the Moon, Direct in Ninety-Seven Hours and Twenty Minutes" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the ambitious plans of the Baltimore Gun Club, led by President Impey Barbicane, as they aim to launch a projectile to the moon. The book explores themes of ingenuity, the spirit of American enterprise, and the interplay between science and public enthusiasm. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the Gun Club, formed during the American Civil War, which has become obsolete following the war's end. The members, discontent with their inactivity, are excited by Barbicane's proposal to send a projectile to the moon. This leads to a gathering of club members, where Barbicane informs them of his groundbreaking idea, sparking a fervor of support and speculation among the members and the wider public. As the opening unfolds, the scene is set for an exploration of the practical and theoretical challenges of achieving this unprecedented venture, coupled with the enthusiasm of a nation eager to participate in a seemingly impossible mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-11-24 an anonymous volunteer from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Space flight to the moon -- Fiction Moon -- Fiction Space ships -- Fiction Manned space flight -- Fiction PQ Original publication data not identified 62056578 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44278 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44278 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134021.0 44278