{"product_id":"from-the-earth-to-the-moon-verne","title":"From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBy Jules Verne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Earth to the Moon is a science fiction novel by Jules Verne  published in 1865. The story is centered on the efforts of the Baltimore Gun Club  a post-American Civil War group of weapons enthusiasts  who embark on an ambitious mission to send a manned projectile to the Moon. The novel is known for its imaginative vision of space travel  combined with scientific calculations that  while not entirely accurate by modern standards  were groundbreaking for the time. The story begins shortly after the end of the American Civil War  with the members of the Baltimore Gun Club  led by President Impey Barbicane  feeling bored and without a purpose now that the war is over. To revive their interest  Barbicane proposes an audacious plan: to construct a massive cannon capable of shooting a projectile to the Moon. This idea excites the scientific community and captures the imagination of the world. Barbicane and his colleagues work out the scientific calculations and decide to build the cannon  called the \"Columbiad \" in Florida. The cannon will fire a projectile toward the Moon  with the aim of sending humans into space. The project garners international attention  and the necessary funds are raised to begin construction. As the plans progress  a French adventurer named Michel Ardan proposes that instead of sending just a projectile  the mission should be manned. Ardan volunteers to be the first man to travel to the Moon. Eventually  Barbicane and his rival  Captain Nicholl  also decide to join the mission  forming a crew of three. The Columbiad is built  and after extensive preparations  the launch takes place. The novel ends on a cliffhanger  with the projectile being fired into space. However  Verne leaves readers in suspense about the fate of the travelers  as they are on a direct course to the Moon but their ultimate success or survival is left uncertain.","brand":"Lushena Books","offers":[{"title":"PAPERBACK","offer_id":52798780408088,"sku":"9798890968685","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HARDCOVER","offer_id":52798780440856,"sku":"9798890968784","price":50.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/8203\/8296\/files\/9798890968685.jpg?v=1790924378","url":"https:\/\/lushenabooksinc.com\/products\/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-verne","provider":"Lushena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}