The first men in the moon

ISBN: 9781620115282 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 162011528X (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: electronic resource remote 1 online resource.
Publisher: [S.l.] : Duke Classics, c2012.

Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866-1946 (Author).

Summary: H. G. Wells' 1901 science fiction novel The First Men in the Moon tells the story of a voyage to the moon by Mr. Bedford, a businessman plagued by financial problems, and Dr. Cavor, a brilliant and somewhat eccentric scientist. On arrival they discover that the moon is already inhabited by an advanced underground civilization of insect-like beings who they call "Selenites". This forward-looking novel, critical of the imperialism of Wells' time, looks at the clash of civilizations and suggests a reflection of how humanity might develop in the future.