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From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon

By: Jules Verne
Narrated by: Bill Homewood
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Bored with inactivity following the end of the Civil War, the fanatical members of the American Gun Club in Baltimore look for a project to fulfill their passion for rearms. Their distinguished President, Impey Barbicane, proposes an exciting new endeavor - one that will cement their names in history: They will build the largest projectile ever known to man and shoot it at the moon! The bullet will be hollowed to accommodate Barbicane and two bold companions, along with their dog, and they will claim the moon as America's 37th state.

From the Earth to the Moon describes the sometimes hilarious and always surprising events leading up to the launch of the projectile, while Around the Moon follows the three intrepid astronauts on their dangerous journey into outer space.

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I love the details in all of Verne's books. This one goes into physics of projectiles in detail as well as long lists of mountain ranges, coordinates, and lists of inspirational minds of great accomplishments. Also, they shoot three men to the moon in a giant bullet.

Interesting but slightly tedious adventure

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Interesting how many things ended up being similar with how it actually happened in Apollo. Great to have both books in one because it’s really one story.

Two great books!

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Each Jules Verne story I read is just as enjoyable as the former. The audio performance was great. What a great story!

Awesome story and performance!

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This romanticized tale of space travel is the sequel to Verne’s From the Earth to the Moon.

Almost the entire novel is the experiences and dialogue of three men inside a large shell hurtling toward the Moon. It’s chiefly lengthy expositions and speculations derived from 150-year-old scientific postulation. Fantastic ideas bogged down with dreary rationalizations.

The narrator is OK, but I didn’t like his French accent.

So far, my least favorite Verne novel. Verne was a visionary, an innovator, but this flight of the fantastic left me weary.

For “Around the Moon” only

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Great content provided in great clarity from an unfortunately boring narrator. I do not exaggerate when I say I never understood what people meant when something was so boring they were put to sleep. I legitimately understand now. I listen at work and it has legitimately sapped energy from me. But, the content that's provided in this version is excellent, and I would definitely recommend it over the other options but I recommend listening in stages.

Good listen, but...

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Fantastic reading of Jules Verne’s classic ‘The Baltimore Gun Club’ or From The Earth to The Moon and Around The Moon. I have several editions of this book, and this one is going to be added to my favourites.

Timeless

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A very enjoyable production. Beautiful, clear voice and well-paced reading. It’s OK to rewind a few seconds when details get overwhelming: this is what Jules Vern is all about. His enthusiasm for American ingenuity is unwavering and contagious.

Earth to Moon

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Jules Verne was ahead of his time. He paints a colorful and DETAILED picture throughout. This is the only work I have ever read of his besides 20,000 Leagues. Loved it.

Ahead of his time

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the concept of a team of scientific logical men undertaking to be shot to the Moon with no thought into how they would return is too unbelievable

not up to Verne's usual standard

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after almost 20 minutes I gave up trying. the narration is just too robotic. perhaps I will try again with a different narrator, but this has left an unpleasant taste in my brain.

robotic

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