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The man who sold the moon

Book • 1950
The Man Who Sold the Moon is a novella by Robert A. Heinlein, part of his Future History series.

It tells the story of Delos D. Harriman, a charismatic entrepreneur who is determined to be the first to travel to and possess the Moon.

Through his relentless pursuit, Harriman navigates complex business and technological challenges, embodying themes of ambition, entrepreneurship, and the human desire to explore space.

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