Strange Voyage and Adventures of Domingo Gonsales to the World in the Moon - Francis Godwin

3 Weird Science Fiction Stories by Fritz Leiber · Jul 21, 2026 · 1h 34m

"Strange Voyage and Adventures of Domingo Gonsales to the World in the Moon" is a pioneering work of science fiction that chronicles the fantastical journey of Domingo Gonsales, who travels to the moon in a machine carried by a flock of geese. Originally published in 1638, this abridged edition from 1768 captures Gonsales' encounters with the Lunars, the moon's inhabitants, and recounts his various adventures before and after this extraordinary trip. The story's imaginative premise and whimsical exploration of space travel resonate today, reminding us of humanity's enduring fascination with…