Continuing the narrative from Jules Verne's From the Earth to the
Moon, Barbicane, Nicholl, and Michael are ready to travel to the moon
in All Around the Moon. The three men sit anxiously in their
bullet-shaped projectile, ready for take-off. After the launch, their
series of adventures and misadventures begin. Barbicane, Nicholl, and
Michael must be quick and clever, as they brave an encounter with an
asteroid, suffer accidental intoxication, deviate from their course, and
face the consequences of miscalculation. Finally, they arrive at the
moon. However, instead of landing on the moon like the group planned,
their spaceship is stuck in the moon's orbit. Still, Barbicane, Nicholl,
and Michael are in awe. As they gaze upon the moon's intricate features,
memorizing its landscape and craters, the three men realize that they
have the sole privilege of seeing the moon--an observation that no man
or woman on Earth had yet achieved. But as they dream of the fame and
luxurious treatment they are sure to gain back on Earth, another misstep
threatens their trip again, and this time, the consequences could be
fatal.
Jules Verne's All Around the Moon features well-explained and
extraordinary details, creating an intimate and romantic fantasy. With
the perfect ending to the narrative From the Earth to the Moon
started, All Around the Moon is a thrilling tale filled with wonder,
adventure, and a captivating plot. First published in 1865, All Around
the Moon depicts an accomplishment that mankind wouldn't achieve for
another century. Verne portrays a mission that had yet to be dreamed
off, fascinating his original readers with his originality, and
continuing to delight contemporary audiences with his vivid imagination
and quick wit.
This edition of All Around the Moon by Jules Verne is printed in a
modern, easy-to-read font and features a striking new cover design. With
these accommodations, this edition of Verne's All Around the Moon
upgrades the presentation of Verne's classic science fiction novel, and
restores the prose to its original glory.
