Overview

In one of the earliest works of science fiction, H. G. Wells brings to life the joys of space travel and humanity's boundless curiosity. When penniless businessman Mr Bedford moves to Kent in the hopes of writing a play, he meets mad scientist Mr Cavor who is developing an anti-gravity metal. One man seeking his fortune and the other scientific discovery, this unlikely pair journey to the moon using Mr Cavor's new invention. But what creatures lurk beneath its cratered surface? The First Men in the Moon is a swashbuckling adventure about the discovery of extra-terrestrial life. However, undercutting this action is a poignant exploration of ethics in the face of scientific progress. Wells is a master science fiction writer and his works have influenced the genre for more than a century. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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Author:   H. G. Wells
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Arcturus
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.202kg
ISBN:  

9781789509809

ISBN 10:   1789509807
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   01 April 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Mr Bedford Meets Mr Cavor at Lympne Chapter 2: The First Making of Cavorite Chapter 3: The Building of the Sphere Chapter 4: Inside the Sphere Chapter 5: The Journey to the Moon Chapter 6: The Landing on the Moon Chapter 7: Sunrise on the Moon Chapter 8: A Lunar Morning Chapter 9: Prospecting Begins Chapter 10: Lost Men in the Moon Chapter 11: The Mooncalf Pastures Chapter 12: The Selenite's Face Chapter 13: Mr Cavor Makes Some Suggestions Chapter 14: Experiments in Intercourse Chapter 15: The Giddy Bridge Chapter 16: Points of View Chapter 17: The Fight in the Cave of the Moon Butchers Chapter 18: In the Sunlight Chapter 19: Mr Bedford Alone Chapter 20: Mr Bedford in Infinite Space Chapter 21: Mr Bedford at Littlestone Chapter 22: The Astonishing Communication of Mr Julius Wendigee Chapter 23: An Abstract of the Six Messages First Received from Mr Cavor Chapter 24: The Natural History of the Selenites Chapter 25: The Grand Lunar Chapter 26: The Last Message Cavor Sent to Earth

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Herbert George Wells was a prolific writer born in Kent in 1866. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature no fewer than four times. He was passionate about politics as well as literature and his output included several nonfiction pieces to go with his array of short stories and novels.

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