Publisher's Synopsis
Atterley's birth and education-He makes a voyage- Founders off the Burman coast-Adventures in that Empire-Meets with a learned Brahmin from Benares.The Brahmin's illness-He reveals an important secret to Atterley-Curious information concerning the Moon-The Glonglims-They plan a voyage to the Moon.The Brahmin and Atterley prepare for their voyage- Description of their travelling machine-Incidents of the voyage-The appearance of the earth; Africa; Greece-The Brahmin's speculations on the different races of men-National character