From the Earth to the Moon Verne, Jules Personal Library 185 pp. I believe Verne intended this book chiefly to be a satire of some people living at his time who were unable to accept the peaceful condition of the world. The Gun Club is nothing more than a group of disfigured and excitable old war mongers, who, since there was no war, needed to create some grand project as an outlet for their destructive energy. …showed first 75 words of 638 total…

…showed last 75 words of 638 total…Verne was. There are many sections that would require much research about astronomy, astronomical tools, and artillery. In conclusion, if you're looking for a great science fiction book, with a lot of satire and comedy, but also one with suspense and tension, then I highly recommend this book. It's a book that you can easily read in a short time since the language is relatively plain, and the story keeps you interested the entire time.