Through Space to Mars; Or, the Longest Journey on Record

Through Space to Mars; Or, the Longest Journey on Record is a science fiction novel by Roy Rockwood, first published in 1910. The story follows young inventors Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson, who embark on an ambitious journey to Mars using a spacecraft powered by a mysterious force called 'Etherium.' Their adventure is filled with scientific discoveries, challenges such as a malfunctioning engine and hostile alien encounters, making it a notable early work in the space travel genre, particularly aimed at juvenile readers.