Cavor, is a scientist working to find a means by which to nullify gravity. Accosting the man for his nightly interruptions, he learns that the man, Dr. His hideaway is visited every night by a strange little man with a penchant for humming. Bedford, our narrator, escapes to as quiet and isolated a space as he can find in order to write a play. The plot is typical of the author-a seemingly normal man happens to meet a man with strange scientific ideas, and he quickly finds himself an active participant in the grand designs of his new acquaintance. The title seems a little strange, but the Moon as imagined by Wells is inhabited by creatures living underground-thus, the title.
I really enjoyed this book, and highly recommend it to you. The story hangs together well with then current science, and shows you science-fiction from an entirely different angle. But, if you are willing to practice a little suspension of disbelief, you will be treated to an excellent story. As might be expected from such an old book, the "science" that Wells used is extremely out of date. Whereas his earlier book were rather preachy, this book is more light-hearted, telling a cracking good story for its own enjoyment, rather than being a vehicle to teach a lesson.Yep, this is a fun read, and a fascinating sci-fi book. This book was first published in 1900, and shows a different side of Wells. Wells (1866-1946) is often remembered for his late-nineteenth century science-fiction, including The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds. Can our heroes escape from the Selenites and return to Earth? And, what are the long-term affects of this new meeting of societies going to be?H.G. An insectoid race, the Selenites (or "Moonies" as Cavor whimsically dubs them) have a highly-organized caste system much like terrestrial ants. During the lunar day, there is a breathable atmosphere on the surface of the Moon, and their investigations soon demonstrate that the Moon is inhabited by a race of intelligent beings. And so, with Cavor dreaming of scientific breakthroughs and Bedford dreaming of wealth, the two build such a ship, and set off for the Moon.Arriving at the Moon, the two quickly realize what a strange and amazing place it is. Together, they come to the conclusion that, with this new substance, they can make ships to take them to other planets within the solar system. Of greatest interest is Cavor's realization that he can create a substance that shields against gravity. Cavor, who doesn't realize the importance of his own inventions, it seems most fortuitous. Bedford meets an eccentric scientist, Mr.
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