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From the Earth to the Moon, Chapter 25 summary

Chapter 25 of 51 · Part 1 · 6 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 25, Barbicane oversees the safe loading of the Columbiad while the travelers pack instruments, weapons, food, and two dogs for their lunar journey. The projectile settles onto the explosive charge without causing an explosion, and Nicholl pays three thousand dollars after losing his third bet.

What happens

  1. Barbicane enforces strict precautions as workers transport and load gun-cotton at night.
  2. J. T. Maston drives away intruders, while Michel Ardan needs supervision because he smokes near the explosives.
  3. The travelers pack scientific equipment, weapons, tools, plants, provisions, and two dogs, rejecting Ardan’s more excessive requests.
  4. Ardan proposes receiving supplies and news through shells sent from Earth, winning enthusiastic support from J. T. Maston.
  5. Cranes lower the projectile safely onto the charge, and Nicholl pays Barbicane three thousand dollars.

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In this chapter

BarbicaneMichel ArdanNichollJ. T. Maston

What to notice

Ardan treats Nicholl’s lost wagers as signs of successful preparation. His wish keeps attention on the obstacles that remain before departure.

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How much water do the travelers take?

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