About “De la terre à la lune”
With the American Civil War over, the artillery enthusiasts of the Baltimore Gun Club need a new project and resolve to fire a manned projectile at the Moon from a colossal cannon. As they raise funds and choose a launch site in Florida, an adventurous Frenchman volunteers to ride inside the shell.
Book details
- First published
- 1865
- ISBN
- 9798474350813
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