
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
2006-11-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1953
A prolific French storyteller, he moved easily from adventure and crime to early science fiction, helping shape the popular fiction of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His books often mix fast-paced plotting with a lively curiosity about science, travel, and modern inventions.
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A restless French popularizer of science, he turned new inventions and big ideas into lively fiction and nonfiction for a broad audience. His books range from adventure tales to practical works on engines, aviation, and technology.
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