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In this captivating tale, a self-serving Spaniard stumbles upon a revolutionary way to journey to the moon. As he travels, he vividly describes his sensations, echoing the experiences of modern astronauts. Upon reaching the moon, he discovers a breathtaking utopia, rich with detail and wonder. Yet, as a flawed being, he seizes the first chance to return home. (Summary by Thomas A. Copeland)

Step back in time to 1638 with one of the earliest known sci-fi novels in English, as we explore the whimsical tale of Domingo Gonsales. In this abridged edition from 1768, Gonsales embarks on an extraordinary journey to the moon, aboard a curious machine pulled by a flock of geese—yes, you read that right! There, he encounters the enigmatic Lunars, the inhabitants of the moon. After a brief adventure, his feathered friends return him to Earth, landing him in China. This captivating account also chronicles several other thrilling escapades of Gonsales, reminding us that when President ...

The Man in the Moone, first published in 1638, is considered one of the first works of science fiction. The author was an Anglican bishop who became interested in astronomy following the circulation of the works of Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo. Much of the current speculation about the moon was concerned with whether it was populated, and if so, by what race.

Der Spanier Dominico Gonsales sieht nur einen Ausweg, die Insel, auf der er festsitzt, zu verlassen. Er baut ein Fluggestell, das ihn über das Meer tragen soll. Doch es kommt anders als geplant. Mit der Kraft unzähliger Vögel gelangt er nicht auf das Festland, sondern in immer größere Höhen bis hinauf zum Mond.

In 1638, in the first age of modern astronomy, as the starts opened up to us, the scientists of the time found themselves bound into fantastical visions based on their new knowledge. This was perhaps the first 'hard' sci fi, at least based on the cutting edge of knowledge from the time. Drawing on contemporary theories of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Gilbert, the inhabitants of the Moon in this story are a tall Christian people encountered by a roguish hero who must learn of their lands, and gains items that allow the control of light, heat, and gravity.