{"product_id":"the-first-men-in-the-moon-dover-thrift-editions","title":"The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells (Dover Thrift Editions)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eThe First Men in the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e (1901) is a pioneering science fiction novel by H.G. Wells that tells the story of two unlikely companions—Mr. Bedford, a businessman, and Mr. Cavor, a brilliant but eccentric scientist—who journey to the Moon using a spacecraft powered by a gravity-defying substance called Cavorite. Upon arrival, they discover an advanced alien civilization of insect-like beings called Selenites living beneath the Moon's surface. The narrative explores themes of exploration, colonialism, human greed, and the clash of civilizations. As the protagonists face capture, escape, and moral dilemmas, the novel combines scientific speculation with social commentary, establishing Wells as a visionary of early science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1559\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eAbout the Author –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eHerbert George Wells (1866–1946) was a British writer best known as one of the founding fathers of science fiction. A prolific author, he wrote novels, short stories, and essays covering a wide range of topics including science, politics, history, and social reform. His most famous works—\u003cem data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eThe Time Machine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eThe War of the Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eThe Invisible Man\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eThe First Men in the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e—revolutionized speculative fiction by blending imaginative scientific ideas with critiques of society and human nature. Wells was a trained biologist and an outspoken progressive, often using fiction to explore the consequences of scientific advancement. His legacy endures as a literary innovator and a prophet of future possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44273669374209,"sku":"2SGEGEPKX-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/moon_42f67b07-42b7-4e15-a591-5fc48437289b.webp?v=1752563638","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-first-men-in-the-moon-dover-thrift-editions","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}