First on the Moon

Sutton, Jeff, 1913-1979Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 332K words
Chapters: 34

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.First on the Moon by Jeff SuttonAuthor: Sutton, Jeff, 1913-1979,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jul 17, 2013

Editor's review

First on the Moon is an English-language science fiction novel by Jeff Sutton, released free of charge through Project Gutenberg and classified under American and Canadian literature. A mid-twentieth-century science fiction work, it carries the era's imagination and enthusiasm for space exploration and serves as a useful sample for understanding early science fiction narrative style. The Project Gutenberg electronic edition is convenient to read on various devices and is also suitable as extensive reading material for English learners. While reading, note the period marks in the work's technological speculation and character portrayal, and understand it within the development of science fiction literature. Since Sutton is known for young adult science fiction, the book generally moves at a brisk pace, suitable for reading in segments during commutes or leisure time, and can be compared with space-themed works of the same period to appreciate the evolution of science fiction themes.

Who it's for

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Readers interested in early English-language science fiction
Learners hoping to improve English reading through extensive reading
Enthusiasts studying twentieth-century space-themed science fiction
Readers who like reading public-domain books on electronic devices

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Readers expecting hard science details or contemporary settings
Those who prefer original Chinese writing or nonfiction space reportage
People unaccustomed to the pacing of early science fiction narratives

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Read the preface or copyright page first to learn the source and textual status of the Gutenberg edition
Read in sections by chapter, briefly noting characters and plot threads after each chapter
Guess unfamiliar words from context first, then look them up after finishing a chapter
Compare with space science fiction of the same period and note differences in technological imagination

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Is this book in Chinese or English?

This is the original English edition, released by Project Gutenberg and categorized under American and Canadian literature. Reading it requires some foundation in English, and it works well as extensive reading material for English learners.

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Is it suitable for readers who have never read science fiction?

It can serve as an introductory attempt, though the narrative style of early science fiction differs from contemporary works. It is advisable to read a few pages first to get a feel for the language and rhythm before deciding whether to delve deeper.

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About the author

Sutton, Jeff, 1913-1979 Author · American · 1913–1979

Jeff Sutton (1913–1979) was an American science fiction writer active in the 1950s and 1960s. Public information about him is limited, and the details of his life and the full range of his work are difficult to trace. Judging from the works that survive, however, he was consistently drawn to the theme of space exploration and was skilled at turning near-future spaceflight into tense, credible narrative. His representative novel First on the Moon centers on a lunar mission and is marked by vivid technical detail and a strong sense of adventure, reflecting the imagination and enthusiasm that Cold War-era American science fiction brought to the space race. Though his output was not large, his work left a certain impression on readers of this subject and he stands as one of the participants in the space science fiction current of his time.