The First Men in the Moon
H.G. Wells
As a result of an accident with an experiment, two unlikely friends are propelled on a journey to the moon. But a whole new universe of terrors await them there, including the insectoid Selenites. Will they be able to overcome these perils, and find a safe way home?
When penniless businessman Mr Bedford retreats to the Kent coast to write a play, he meets by chance the brilliant Dr Cavor, an absent-minded scientist on the brink of developing a material that blocks gravity. Cavor soon succeeds in his experiments, only to tell a stunned Bedford the invention makes possible one of the oldest dreams of humanity: a journey to the moon. With Bedford motivated by money, and Cavor by the desire for knowledge, the two embark on the expedition. But neither are prepared for what they find – a world of freezing nights, boiling days and sinister alien life, on which they may be trapped forever.
About The Reader
John Banks is one of the UK’s most prolific audiobook narrators, working for the likes of Big Finish, Audible, Random House and Games Workshop. He is a true multi-voice, creating everything from monsters to marauding aliens. He is also an accomplished stage and TV actor.
About The Author
Herbert George Wells was a novelist, teacher, historian and journalist, who has become known as the “father of science fiction.” His works have been adapted countless times, and provided the basis for many literary and theatrical productions.
Duration - 7h 18m.
Author - H.G. Wells.
Narrator - John Banks.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 1900 OOC ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
H.G. Wells
John Banks
Spokenworld Audio/Ladbroke Audio Ltd
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
As a result of an accident with an experiment, two unlikely friends are propelled on a journey to the moon. But a whole new universe of terrors await them there, including the insectoid Selenites. Will they be able to overcome these perils, and find a safe way home? When penniless businessman Mr Bedford retreats to the Kent coast to write a play, he meets by chance the brilliant Dr Cavor, an absent-minded scientist on the brink of developing a material that blocks gravity. Cavor soon succeeds in his experiments, only to tell a stunned Bedford the invention makes possible one of the oldest dreams of humanity: a journey to the moon. With Bedford motivated by money, and Cavor by the desire for knowledge, the two embark on the expedition. But neither are prepared for what they find – a world of freezing nights, boiling days and sinister alien life, on which they may be trapped forever. About The Reader John Banks is one of the UK’s most prolific audiobook narrators, working for the likes of Big Finish, Audible, Random House and Games Workshop. He is a true multi-voice, creating everything from monsters to marauding aliens. He is also an accomplished stage and TV actor. About The Author Herbert George Wells was a novelist, teacher, historian and journalist, who has become known as the “father of science fiction.” His works have been adapted countless times, and provided the basis for many literary and theatrical productions. Duration - 7h 18m. Author - H.G. Wells. Narrator - John Banks. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 1900 OOC ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 1 - Mr. Bedford Meets Mr. Cavor at Lympne
Duration:00:34:30
Chapter 2 - The First Making of Cavorite
Duration:00:16:34
Chapter 3 - The Building of the Sphere
Duration:00:16:17
Chapter 4 - Inside the Sphere
Duration:00:08:01
Chapter 5 - The Journey to the Moon
Duration:00:11:57
Chapter 6 - The Landing on the Moon
Duration:00:08:05
Chapter 7 - Sunrise on the Moon
Duration:00:09:59
Chapter 8 - A Lunar Morning
Duration:00:08:06
Chapter 9 - Prospecting Begins
Duration:00:17:58
Chapter 10 - Lost Men in the Moon
Duration:00:10:37
Chapter 11 - The Mooncalf Pastures
Duration:00:21:06
Chapter 12 - The Selenite’s Face
Duration:00:08:54
Chapter 13 - Mr. Cavor Makes Some Suggestions
Duration:00:14:34
Chapter 14 - Experiments in Intercourse
Duration:00:10:52
Chapter 15 - The Giddy Bridge
Duration:00:20:52
Chapter 16 - Points of View
Duration:00:15:37
Chapter 17 - The Fight in the Cave of the Moon Butchers
Duration:00:20:30
Chapter 18 - In the Sunlight
Duration:00:18:27
Chapter 19 - Mr. Bedford Alone
Duration:00:22:33
Chapter 20 - Mr. Bedford in Infinite Space
Duration:00:14:42
Chapter 21 - Mr. Bedford at Littlestone
Duration:00:28:05
Chapter 22 - The Astonishing Communication of Mr. Julius Wendigee
Duration:00:07:33
Chapter 23 - An Abstract of the Six Messages First Received from Mr. Cavor
Duration:00:16:03
Chapter 24 - The Natural History of the Selenites
Duration:00:37:21
Chapter 25 - The Grand Lunar
Duration:00:33:50
Chapter 26 - The Last Message Cavor Sent to the Earth
Duration:00:03:36
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:55