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A True Story by Lucian is the first science fiction book known!
And this fantasy novel written in the 2nd century AD in Roman Syria features explorers flying to the moon, a first encounter with aliens, interplanetary war between imperialistic celestial kingdoms, and the discovery of a continent across the ocean.
If you want a nice read for the end of your vacations, I would recommend this book gathering A True Story and many others early science fiction stories:
You can also enjoy this fantasy book here!
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