The novel tells the story of a journey to the moon by the impecunious businessman Mr Bedford and the brilliant but eccentric scientist Dr Cavor. On arrival, Bedford and Cavor find the moon inhabited by a race of moon-folk the two call "Selenites." The novel can also be read as a critique of prevailing political opinions from the turn of the century, particularly of imperialism.

Language: English

Published in: 1901

Word count: 68,051 words (≈ about 5 hours)

Copyright: This work is available for countries where copyright is Life+50 or in the USA (published before 1923).