Excerpt from The Baltimore Gun Club: From the Earth to the Moon
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In this book, the author takes us back to the immediate aftermath of the American Civil War, a time when the nation was consumed by a thirst for innovation and a yearning for new frontiers to conquer. The Baltimore Gun Club, composed of veterans and enthusiasts, seeks to channel their passion for artillery into something grand and groundbreaking. A unique challenge, born from the minds of these brilliant and audacious individuals, emergesââ âa challenge that will captivate readers and inspire imaginations. The book examines the concept of sending a projectile to the Moon, a scientific ambition that would have been considered ludicrous in any other era. Through the characters' unwavering belief in the power of technology, the book explores themes of ambition, national pride, and the relentless drive for progress that defined this period in American history. This book offers a captivating glimpse into the minds of those who dared to dream big, pushing the boundaries of science and technology in pursuit of the seemingly impossible. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282056544_0
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