Round The Moon

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Summary: Overlook the technical errors and enjoy it!
Review: Alright, so, Verne was not exactly right (not even remotely close by any stretch of one's imagination) when it comes to the art and vocation of an astronaut or the techniques required to travel in space; so what; give the guy a break here! Jules Verne lived over 75 years before this art would even come to fruition and his story is filled with action, suspense and trepidation. The story in itself is very well developed and the main characters all seem very much alive and do not in any resemble the cardboard action hero. Read it; enjoy it; and please forget that it is not technically nor scientifically correct.

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Summary: Will all return safely?
Review: This is the sequel to "From the Earth to the Moon." It was first published in 1870 and, although it contains many scientific errors, it also contains some accurate predictions as well. It is perhaps the very first novel to treat travel in space. It was surprisingly fun reading. However, care should be exercised. There are a number of very poor translations available. Make sure yours is fine. In the story, the travelers are unable to land on the moon. They see the "dark" side of the moon before they head back to Earth.

Rating:
Summary: Overlook the technical errors and enjoy it!
Review: This is the sequel to "From the Earth to the Moon." It was first published in 1870 and, although it contains many scientific errors, it also contains some accurate predictions as well. It is perhaps the very first novel to treat travel in space. It was surprisingly fun reading. However, care should be exercised. There are a number of very poor translations available. Make sure yours is fine. In the story, the travelers are unable to land on the moon. They see the "dark" side of the moon before they head back to Earth.