EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 18 MIN
From the Earth to the Moon Chapter 20 - Attack and Riposte
from The Jules Verne Library · host Jules Verne
In which a spirited debate at the Gun Club meeting unfolds between the enthusiastic Michel Ardan and the sceptical Captain Nicholl, concerning the existence of a lunar atmosphere and the practical difficulties of a journey to the moon. The encounter culminates in a challenge of honour between the two men, setting the stage for a confrontation that underscores the tension between daring imagination and sober scientific scrutiny.
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In which a spirited debate at the Gun Club meeting unfolds between the enthusiastic Michel Ardan and the sceptical Captain Nicholl, concerning the existence of a lunar atmosphere and the practical difficulties of a journey to the moon. The encounter culminates in a challenge of honour between the two men, setting the stage for a confrontation that underscores the tension between daring imagination and sober scientific scrutiny.
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