The Brick Moon And Other Stories

The Brick Moon And Other Stories

Edward Everett Hale

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9789374837566
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The brick moon and other stories explores an imaginative plan to launch an artificial moon constructed entirely of bricks. The story begins with a narrator recalling a youthful moment of brainstorming, when a group of energetic thinkers searched for a practical way to help sailors determine their exact position while traveling across vast oceans. Instead of relying on traditional instruments, they envision placing a solid brick sphere into orbit as a permanent marker that could guide navigation. What starts as an ambitious idea gradually becomes an intense collaborative effort filled with calculations, engineering challenges, and persistent optimism. The project represents more than a technical solution; it symbolizes hope, community, and the thrill of innovation. As the effort progresses, the group faces unexpected complications that push them to reconsider how far determination can take them when the outcome is uncertain. Throughout the narrative, the excitement of invention merges with a reflective awareness of risk, showing how dreams can shape reality even when outcomes remain unpredictable. The brick moon ultimately becomes a celebration of creativity, shared purpose, and the willingness to pursue ideas that stretch beyond common expectations.

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