From the Earth to the Moon

A bold dream. An impossible cannon. Humanity’s first voyage to the Moon.

In Jules Verne’s visionary science fiction classic, the members of the Baltimore Gun Club—bored with peace after the American Civil War—conceive an audacious plan: to build a colossal cannon and fire a manned projectile all the way to the Moon. Led by the determined President Barbicane, with the flamboyant Frenchman Michel Ardan and the skeptical Captain Nicholl joining the crew, the project becomes a monumental feat of engineering, national pride, and scientific ambition. From the dramatic construction of the giant Columbiad cannon in Florida to the tense moment of launch, Verne delivers a thrilling blend of technical detail, humor, and wonder.

With remarkable foresight, Verne anticipates many elements of modern space travel, including the challenges of weightlessness, the mathematics of trajectory, and the spirit of exploration. From the Earth to the Moon is both an exhilarating adventure and a foundational work of science fiction that continues to inspire dreamers and scientists alike.

• First published in 1865
• The precursor to All Around the Moon
• One of Verne’s most influential and prophetic novels

Available in multiple formats:

• Paperback & Hardcover: Elegant print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text, ideal for your bookshelf.
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A timeless classic for readers who love scientific adventure, space exploration, and visionary storytelling.

About the Author

Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright, widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern science fiction. His extraordinary visions of submarines, space travel, airplanes, and other futuristic technologies in works such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in Eighty Days, and Journey to the Center of the Earth have inspired generations of scientists, explorers, and writers. Verne’s imaginative storytelling, combined with scientific curiosity, continues to captivate readers more than a century after his death.