From the Earth to the Moon Chapter 16 - The Columbiad

In which the patient anticipation of the Gun Club members comes to a close as the immense casting at Stones Hill cools and reveals the completion of the colossal Columbiad cannon, attracting a throng of curious visitors eager to witness the marvel of modern engineering. Amidst much public excitement and a festival banquet beneath the earth at the bottom of the metal tube, the spirit of invention and camaraderie shine brightly, setting the stage for the great experiment ahead.