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Summary
Presents H.G. Wells' 1901 novel in which Cavor, a scientist, and his materialistic companion Bedford, travel to the moon in a ship built by Cavor, where they encounter a hostile race of biologically engineered creatures. Full description
Summary: |
Presents H.G. Wells' 1901 novel in which Cavor, a scientist, and his materialistic companion Bedford, travel to the moon in a ship built by Cavor, where they encounter a hostile race of biologically engineered creatures. |
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Item Description: |
"Contains the unabridged text of The first men in the moon as published by George Newnes, Limited, London, England, in 1901"--T.p. verso. |
Physical Description: |
xii, 161 p. ; 21 cm. |
Audience: |
Adult Adult |
ISBN: |
9780486414188 0486414183 |
Author Notes: |
He became an author best known for science fiction novels and comic novels. His science fiction novels include The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Wonderful Visit, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The First Men in the Moon, and The Food of the Gods. His comic novels include Love and Mr. Lewisham, Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul, The History of Mr. Polly, and Tono-Bungay. He also wrote several short story collections including The Stolen Bacillus, The Plattner Story, and Tales of Space and Time. He died on August 13, 1946 at the age of 79. (Bowker Author Biography) |