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   Book 83 || From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon by Jules Verne Book 83 || From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon by Jules Verne Book 83 || From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon by Jules Verne From the Earth to the Moon (1865) and its sequel Round the Moon (1870) are pioneering works of science fiction by Jules Verne, one of the genre’s earliest and most influential writers. In From the Earth to the Moon, Verne imagines a group of American enthusiasts from the Baltimore Gun Club attempting to send a projectile to the moon. The novel is notable for its detailed technical descriptions, speculative science, and visionary portrayal of space travel, long before it was a reality. In the sequel Round the Moon, Verne follows the journey of the astronauts as they orbit the moon, experiencing the challenges and wonders of space travel...