From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon

Set in the aftermath of the American Civil War, the narrative follows the Baltimore Gun Club, a group passionate about weaponry, as they embark on an ambitious project to construct a massive Columbiad space gun. Their goal is to launch three individuals—a club president, a rival armor-maker, and a French poet—on a journey to the Moon. This imaginative tale blends adventure and science fiction, showcasing Verne's visionary ideas about space travel. A sequel, Around the Moon, continues the story five years later.