Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 165 Defoe, Daniel 1731 Defo, Daniel John, Gabriel Moreton, Andrew Defoë, Daniel The Consolidator; or, Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Consolidator Produced by Lance Purple and Andrew Sly "The Consolidator; or, Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon" by an unnamed author is a satirical work blending elements of science fiction and political commentary, likely composed during the late 17th century. The text presents an imaginative journey to the Moon, exploring advanced knowledge and customs that challenge the understanding of contemporary European society. Through the lens of a traveler who converses with Moon inhabitants, the narrative delves into themes of wisdom, folly, and the nature of human endeavors, particularly in governance and invention. At the start of the book, the narrator reflects on the remarkable advancements in Muscovy under its ruler, inspired by travels through Europe. The author proposes that this Czar's improvements and trade connections with China reveal a wealth of knowledge and culture that contrasts sharply with the perceived ignorance of European nations. The narrator hints at a vast collection of Chinese literature, rich in technical and philosophical insights, which they intend to investigate. The exposition not only sets the scene for a journey to the Moon but also draws parallels between societies, critiquing the limitations of European thought while presenting an earnest desire to uncover truths about knowledge, politics, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 30.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Fantasy fiction Satire Political fiction Moon -- Fiction Interplanetary voyages -- Fiction PR Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 421349 2025-08-03T10:17:23.952316 text/html 411382 2020-12-30T06:44:25 text/html 247937 2025-08-03T10:17:32.990331 application/epub+zip 252917 2025-08-03T10:17:27.478280 application/epub+zip 227362 2025-08-03T10:17:26.193323 application/epub+zip 573606 2025-08-03T10:17:36.783261 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 522055 2025-08-03T10:17:32.159272 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476523 2022-09-04T04:32:41.411988 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385662 2025-08-03T10:17:22.581328 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 380402 2020-12-30T06:44:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19693 2025-08-03T10:17:36.919214 application/rdf+xml 25595 2025-08-03T10:17:26.720283 image/jpeg 4693 2025-08-03T10:17:26.457285 image/jpeg 150733 2020-12-30T06:44:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 142080 2020-12-30T06:44:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 247094 2025-08-03T10:17:23.987282 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia