From the Earth to the Moon (1865) by Jules Verne
Is Jules Verne the father of science fiction? Too bad they don’t have a DNA test to settle this paternity case. With an offspring so successful, there is no shortage of candidates seeking custody.
Around the Moon (1870) by Jules Verne
No one actually says: “Houston, we have a problem,” but otherwise this story is ready for Tom Hanks treatment on the big screen.