The First Men in the Moon

Mr. Bedford, an aspiring playwright, moves to the British countryside where he becomes acquainted with Mr. Cavor, an eccentric scientist who hopes to create a substance that blocks gravity. Their experiments succeed beyond all expectation, and they soon find themselves traveling to the Moon in a sphere coated with the new substance.Published in 1901, The First Men in the Moon is one of Wells's most beloved works of scientific romance. The Moon it depicts-populated by insectoid Selenites in an underground civilization-was enormously influential on later science fiction.Perfect for readers who enjoy classic science fiction and Victorian adventure, this imaginative tale combines scientific speculation with satire and genuine wonder at the possibilities of space exploration.