The First Men in the Moon

By H G (Herbert George) Wells

H. G. Wells's "The First Men in the Moon" invites readers on a thrilling journey beyond Earth. This classic work of science fiction imagines an unprecedented adventure to the lunar surface. Wells, a master of speculative fiction, crafts a tale of exploration and discovery, delving into the unknown with characteristic imagination.

Categorized within science fiction, action and adventure, and fantasy, this novel explores themes of space travel and the mysteries of the lunar landscape. Experience the thrill of humankind's first voyage to the moon in this enduring story. "The First Men in the Moon" remains a cornerstone of science fiction, captivating readers with its blend of adventure and visionary speculation about lunar life and the possibilities of space. Embark on this timeless adventure and rediscover the wonder of H. G. Wells's imaginative masterpiece.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023306158
• ISBN13: 9781023306157
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Professor Cavor meets the Big Kahuna, oops, Grand Lunar.

Everybody knows HG Wells is a popular science-fiction writer. Most people know of him through a few of his stories that have been produced as popular movies such as "The Time Machine" and "The War of the Worlds." However, HG Wells was more of a philosopher and a quasi-scientist than he was a writer. This is one of his lesser-known science fiction stories published in 1901. However, as with most science fiction, the story is only a vehicle to carry HG's philosophy and commentary on his Victorian Society to the reader. The story has many false starts and stops but takes the time to comment on such subjects as whether a person can be satisfied with a one-dimensional job. Knowing that this was pre-Einstein, it may be possible to believe in the technology and theories of the time. And then again, as with many science-fiction or fantasy stories, HG may have just been taking liberties with realities. One cute touch in this story is that the characters comment on Jules Verne's story of the man on the moon. -------- A bankrupt businessman who is making a comeback by writing a play, through a series of circumstances, teams up with Professor Cavor, a recluse scientist who does not realize his potential. Together they build a contraption, a sphere, that can cut off gravity waves. What can they do with such a device? You guessed it! Let's all travel to the moon. Once on the moon, Bedford and Cavor find that they are not alone. After a few adventures, they are detained by the Moonies, referred to mostly in this story as Selenites. The daring duo is restrained with chains of gold. Cavor looks at this as a reasonable precaution and also looks forward to communicating with the strange creatures. Bedford is more practical and knows what chains mean. This means it's time to escape an escape they do. Will they be able to make it back to Earth and warn the people of the strange creatures? Or will they be caught, and who knows what may happen to them in the long run? Keep reading and learning about the society and nature of the Selenites.