FIRST MEN IN THE MOON (H.G. Wells)
SPECIAL CONTENTS OF ABOVE EDITION, Copyright, 1965, by Airmont
Publishing Company, Inc.
DISCUSSION
Unlike Jules Verne's novel FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON, H.G. Wells
in THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOONS pays little attention to plausible space
technology. Most amusing of his departures from the rational is the
gravity repelling "Cavorite." Discovered by Professor Cavor, the material
acts as a "gravity shield" allowing Cavor's vehicle the liberty of reaching
the Moon. What seemed altogether preposterous a century ago has been
suggested by some recent reseach as, perhaps, in a limited sense, a
possibility.
OTHER WORKS BY H.G. WELLS
THE TIME MACHINE
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
FIRST MEN ON THE MOON - Motion
Picture
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