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From the Earth to the MoonRead about another novel on Gioia's list.
(1865)
by Jules Verne
Is Jules Verne the father of science fiction? Too bad they don’t have a DNA test to settle this paternity case. With an offspring so successful, there is no shortage of candidates seeking custody.
Also see: Five best insider accounts of the moon landings.
--Marshal Zeringue