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100	1		_aWicks, Mark
245	1	0	_aTo Mars via the Moon: An Astronomical Story
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-12-27
508			_aProduced by Chris Curnow, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aScience fiction
653			_aMars (Planet) -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27633
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