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Set in the aftermath of the American Civil War, this novel follows the members of the Baltimore Gun Club as they design and construct a colossal cannon capable of sending a projectile to the moon. The story details their overcoming of numerous technical challenges, financial hurdles, and public opinion. Eventually, three intrepid adventurers decide to ride inside the projectile for the daring trip to the moon. Rich with detailed descriptions of scientific principles and bold predictions of future technology, the book captures the 19th-century imagination surrounding space exploration.