
audiobook
by Georges Le Faure, H. de (Henry) Graffigny
G. LE FAURE et H. DE GRAFFIGNY - Aventures Extraordinaires - D'UN SAVANT RUSSE; I. La lune - PRÉFACE DE CAMILLE FLAMMARION
PARIS - Edinger, ÉDITEUR, 34, RUE DE LA MONTAGNE SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE, 34,
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
PRÉFACE
AVERTISSEMENT DE L'ÉDITEUR
CHAPITRE PREMIER
CHAPITRE II
CHAPITRE III
CHAPITRE IV
CHAPITRE V
A vivid blend of scientific curiosity and imaginative storytelling, this 19th‑century adventure invites listeners to journey alongside a brilliant Russian scholar and his eclectic circle of fellow scientists. Their quest is sparked by the latest telescopic discoveries, turning the once‑distant Moon into a tantalising playground for inquiry. The narrative weaves factual astronomy with lively dialogue, making complex ideas feel both accessible and exhilarating.
At the story’s outset, the group devises an ambitious contraption to breach Earth’s atmosphere, a marvel of the era’s engineering imagination. As they lift off, the first breathtaking views of the lunar surface unfold, prompting lively debates about craters, seas, and the Moon’s hidden secrets. Along the way, personalities clash and cooperate, setting the stage for a richly layered exploration that balances wonder, humor, and the relentless drive to understand the cosmos.
Language
fr
Duration
~12 hours (698K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif, Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://dp.rastko.net (Produced from images of the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Release date
Nov 8, 2006
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1953
A prolific French storyteller, he moved easily from journalism to adventure fiction, swashbucklers, drama, and early science fiction. His long career helped shape the lively world of popular French literature at the turn of the twentieth century.
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A French writer, journalist, and early aviation enthusiast, he turned the wonders of science and technology into lively popular books and adventure stories. Writing as Henry de Graffigny, he helped bring futuristic ideas to a wide readership at the turn of the twentieth century.
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