The firearm experts aim to launch a man to the moon in these two novels by Jules Verne—now available together with an impressive new look! After the American Civil War, members of the Baltimore Gun Club find themselves at a crossroads—without a war, there is no demand for their innovative designs. The club’s president, Barbicane, sets an ambitious goal: to construct the world’s largest cannon, powerful enough to launch a man to the moon. Such a launch has never been attempted, so the club faces a plethora of challenges, such as what to construct it from, where to construct it, when to launch it, and—most importantly—how to ensure that the passenger inside the projectile survives the journey. In "From the Earth to the Moon," the members of the club take on the scientific challenge, while "Around the Moon" follows the three travelers on their journey to the moon and back.