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The First Men in the Moon - cover

The First Men in the Moon

H. G. Wells

Publisher: Zenith Whispering Pines Publishers

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Summary

What if the greatest adventure humanity had ever conceived was just a single rocket flight away?

Prepare for a thrilling, mind-expanding journey to the stars! Before astronauts, before NASA, there were two men, a brilliant scientist, and a bankrupt businessman, who dared to look up and ask: "What's on the Moon?"

H. G. Wells, the undisputed master of early science fiction, invites you into a world of impossible invention and unexpected adventure. Through the incredible power of "Cavorite"—a substance that nullifies gravity—Cavor and Bedford launch themselves into the abyss of space. Feel the pure joy of discovery and the comfort of familiar storytelling as you traverse the vacuum of space, only to be surprised by the alien civilization that thrives beneath the lunar surface: the mysterious, insect-like Selenites. This timeless novel explores themes of ambition, the unexpected costs of innovation, and the vast, beautiful, and sometimes terrifying unknown.

"A foundational text of the genre. Wells sets the bar for all space travel stories that follow." — Vintage Science Fiction Review. As a cornerstone of H. G. Wells' collection and a global bestseller for over a century, this is a masterpiece that belongs on every shelf.

Don't miss out on the original blueprint for lunar adventure! Click "Buy Now" to instantly download this classic science fiction novel and take your first step onto the Moon today.
Available since: 12/09/2025.
Print length: 279 pages.

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