{{Tr|Edward Roth}}.
This translation begins:
"(Preliminary Chapter) A few years ago the world was suddenly astounded by hearing of an experiment of a most novel and daring nature, altogether unprecedented in the annals of science. The Baltimore Gun Club, a society of artillerymen started in America during the great Civil War, had conceived the idea of nothing less than establishing direct communication with the Moon by means of a projectile!"
Printing date taken from printing code "3-77" found at the bottom of the last page.
