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Topic: The Apollo Story (John Christopher)
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cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-15-2009 08:28 AM
The Apollo Story by John Christopher When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin of Apollo 11 stepped on to the surface of the Moon in July 1969, it marked the pinnacle of eight years of manned spaceflight. Eight short years saw not only incredible technological advancement, but also the unbelievable bravery of an elite team of astronauts who rode the most powerful rockets ever devised. The 'space race' had been in response to JFK's promise to the nation and the need to beat the Russians at all cost at a time of intense political rivalry. But victory came at a terrible price with the disastrous Apollo 1 launch-pad fire that killed three astronauts, and who can forget the unfolding drama of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission? This is the story behind the greatest technological challenge of the twentieth century. Twelve men walked on the Moon while mankind discovered a new perspective on planet Earth. - Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: The History Press Ltd (Oct 2009)
- ISBN-10: 0752451731
- ISBN-13: 978-0752451732
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Obviousman Member Posts: 438 From: NSW, Australia Registered: May 2005
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posted 04-26-2010 06:43 AM
Has anyone got this book and describe its contents in more detail, give an opinion of the book, target audience (teens, hard core spaceflight fan, primer for those interested in Apollo), etc? |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 04-26-2010 09:17 AM
I haven't had a copy but I would guess that such books are targeted for people who would like to have a general overview of Apollo without going into details. According to their international site: "Our books are higly readable, often brief, and aimed at a general readership." | |
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