Here is the spine-tingling, true story of that first American blast into the realm of the stars, of the men who underwent rigorous training for that epic mission, and of the one man who made the safe journey. This is the factual account of the history of rocketry, its triumphs and its failures, our shame in the neglect of it, and our pride in its later accomplishments. Here, too, is a glimpse into the future, as only science fiction writer Robert Silverberg could foresee: orbiting space stations, a man on the moon, and ...
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Here is the spine-tingling, true story of that first American blast into the realm of the stars, of the men who underwent rigorous training for that epic mission, and of the one man who made the safe journey. This is the factual account of the history of rocketry, its triumphs and its failures, our shame in the neglect of it, and our pride in its later accomplishments. Here, too, is a glimpse into the future, as only science fiction writer Robert Silverberg could foresee: orbiting space stations, a man on the moon, and more!
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Add this copy of First American Into Space to cart. $9.95, very good condition, Sold by Gian Luigi Fine Books, Inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Albany, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1961 by MONARCH BOOKS.
Add this copy of First American Into Space [Alan Shepard] to cart. $15.95, very good condition, Sold by Clausen Books, RMABA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Colorado Springs, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1961 by Monarch Books.
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Very Good+ Paperback. 12mo-over 6¾" 7¾" Tall. All edges red, Appears unread, textblock very clean and tight. Covers lightly edge and corner rubbed; 142p.
Add this copy of First American Into Space (Monarch Books) to cart. $17.36, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
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Good. Good condition. (Space Flight, Mercury Astronauts, Biography) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of First American Into Space to cart. $19.30, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2008 by Brownstone Books.
Add this copy of First American Into Space to cart. $32.00, fair condition, Sold by Ground Zero Books, Ltd. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Silver Spring, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1961 by Monarch Books, Inc.
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Fair. 19 cm. 142, [2] pages. Wraps. Some wear to covers. Some page discoloration. Minor staining at bottom of some pages. Slightly cocked. Cover states "Collector's Edition. " Cover has images of Alan Shepard, John Glenn, and Gus Grissom. This unusual and timely book tells the whole story of Commander Shepard and his fantastic journey into outer space. This is a Monarch Books Non-Fiction Special. Robert Silverberg (born January 15, 1935) is an American author and editor, best known for writing science fiction. He is a multiple winner of both Hugo and Nebula Awards, a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, and a Grand Master of SF. He has attended every Hugo Awards ceremony since the inaugural event in 1953. In 1959, the market for science fiction collapsed, and Silverberg turned his ability to write copiously to other fields including historical non-fiction. Here is the spine-tingling, true story of that first American blast into the realm of the stars, of the men who underwent rigorous training for that epic mission, and of the one man who made the safe journey. This is the factual account of the history of rocketry, its triumphs and its failures, our shame in the neglect of it, and our pride in its later accomplishments. Here, too, is a glimpse into the future, as only science fiction writer Robert Silverberg could foresee: orbiting space stations, a man on the moon, and more!
Add this copy of First American Into Space to cart. $47.88, very good condition, Sold by RARE BOOK CELLAR rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pomona, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1961 by Monarch Book Company.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 144 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of First American Into Space to cart. $36.68, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Brownstone Books.
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