From the Earth to the Moon; and Round the Moon (World Classics Unabridged)

<p>Set at the end of the American Civil War From the Earth to the Moon is a forward-looking tale of space adventure. With no other pressing assignments the Baltimore Gun Club at the urging of its President Impey Barbicane decides to build a gun large enough to propel a projectile from the Earth to the Moon. With a wager being placed on the outcome and the mission being elevated to a "manned" mission a space race to the Moon begins.</p>