To Mars via the Moon: An Astronomical Story by Mark Wicks
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"To Mars via the Moon: An Astronomical Story" by Mark Wicks is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. It follows the journey of Wilfrid Poynders and his companions, John Claxton and Kenneth M'Allister, as they embark on an adventurous voyage through space to Mars, beginning with a stop at the Moon. The narrative combines imaginative storytelling with scientific principles, aiming to provide readers with an engaging exploration of
celestial bodies. At the start of this tale, the characters are introduced as they prepare for their remarkable journey, meticulously crafting their airship, the "Areonal". The detailed descriptions of their craft and its machinery highlight the innovative spirit of the early 20th century's fascination with space travel. As they ascend into the night sky, the characters reflect on their shared history and motivations for seeking out Mars, setting the stage for the discoveries and adventures that await them in the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wicks, Mark |
|---|---|
| Title | To Mars via the Moon: An Astronomical Story |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Mars (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27633 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27633-5 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1916 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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