JOURNAL ARTICLE

FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON.

  • Published In: New Polity: A Journal of Postliberal Thought, 2025, v. 6, n. 2/3. P. 22 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Verne, Jules 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the establishment and activities of the Gun Club in Baltimore during the American Civil War, highlighting the club's members, their inventive spirit in artillery, and their desire for military engagement. The club, formed by individuals passionate about gunnery, quickly grew to over 30,000 members, primarily consisting of artillery enthusiasts who sought to innovate and improve military weaponry. However, following the war's conclusion, the club faced inactivity and a longing for purpose, prompting President Impey Barbicane to propose an ambitious project: launching a projectile to the Moon. This proposal ignited excitement among the members, marking a shift from traditional warfare to a groundbreaking scientific endeavor. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Polity: A Journal of Postliberal Thought. 2025/04, Vol. 6, Issue 2/3, p22
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2694-0922
  • Accession Number:189489489
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