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The Science of the Stars

The Science of the Stars

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"From the Earth to the Moon" is an 1856 Slovak novel by Mikulás Durdík, which predates Jules Verne's novels and tells the story of a young explorer who maps the stars in a balloon.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2023
Publisher: Jantar Publishing Ltd



"The Adventures of Captain Hatteras" is a novel by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first published in 1856. It is considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction literature and is notable for its imaginative and adventurous plot.

The story follows the journey of Captain Hatteras, a young explorer who sets out to map the stars in a balloon. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, including storms, mechanical failures, and hostile natives, Captain Hatteras perseveres and eventually completes his mission.

The novel is notable for its imaginative and futuristic technology, including the use of a balloon for space travel and telegraph machines for communication. It also explores themes of exploration, adventure, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.

"The Adventures of Captain Hatteras" was written and published in 1856, before Jules Verne published any of his novels. It is considered the first ever science fiction novel written in Slovak. The novel has since been translated into numerous languages and has been adapted into various forms of media, including films and television series.

In conclusion, "The Adventures of Captain Hatteras" is a classic of science fiction literature that has captivated readers for generations. Its imaginative and adventurous plot, futuristic technology, and exploration of themes of adventure and the human spirit make it a must-read for anyone interested in the genre.


"The Adventures of Captain Hatteras" is a novel by English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first published in 1856. It is considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction literature and is notable for its imaginative and adventurous plot.

The story follows the journey of Captain Hatteras, a young explorer who sets out to map the stars in a balloon. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, including storms, mechanical failures, and hostile natives, Captain Hatteras perseveres and eventually completes his mission.

The novel is notable for its imaginative and futuristic technology, including the use of a balloon for space travel and telegraph machines for communication. It also explores themes of exploration, adventure, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.

"The Adventures of Captain Hatteras" was written and published in 1856, before Jules Verne published any of his novels. It is considered the first ever science fiction novel written in Slovak. The novel has since been translated into numerous languages and has been adapted into various forms of media, including films and television series.

In conclusion, "The Adventures of Captain Hatteras" is a classic of science fiction literature that has captivated readers for generations. Its imaginative and adventurous plot, futuristic technology, and exploration of themes of adventure and the human spirit make it a must-read for anyone interested in the genre.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 128 x 203 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914990229

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