the book does contain the first printed corrected equation of motion for Moon travel and also the first correct printed derivation of the formula for the escape velocity for a space capsule to leave the Earth for the Moon. Gallery of images, from the 1874 edition, from the Smithsonian Institution Autour de la lune, audio version 1870 French novels From the Earth to the Moon Novels by Jules Verne 1870 science fiction novels Novels set on the Moon French science fiction novels Sequel novels Space exploration novels French novels adapted into films Science fiction novels adapted into films