The Moon Hoax: Or A Discovery That The Moon Has A Vast Population Of Human Beings is a book written by Richard Adams Locke and published in 1859. The book is a fictional account of a supposed discovery that the moon is inhabited by a vast population of human beings. The story begins with a description of a series of articles published in the New York Sun newspaper, claiming that the famous astronomer Sir John Herschel had discovered life on the moon using a powerful new telescope. The articles describe a fantastic world on the moon, complete with strange creatures, beautiful landscapes, and advanced civilizations.As the story unfolds, it is revealed that the articles were actually a hoax perpetrated by the newspaper's editor, Richard Adams Locke. The hoax was intended to boost the newspaper's circulation and demonstrate the gullibility of the public.Despite being exposed as a hoax, The Moon Hoax remains a fascinating example of early science fiction and a testament to the power of the media to shape public opinion. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science fiction or the history of journalism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.