A man on the moon : the voyages of the Apollo astronauts / Andrew Chaikin.

A man on the moon : the voyages of the Apollo astronauts / Andrew Chaikin.

By
Chaikin, Andrew, 1956-

Publication Date
1994

Publication Information
New York : Viking,

Physical Description
xv, 670 p. : ill.

Subject Term
Space flight to the moon -- History.

Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.

Summary
From flamboyant prankster Pete Conrad to scientist Jack Schmitt, who had to prove he was made of the "right stuff" to go to the moon, memorable characters abound in this brilliant chronicle of the Apollo missions. Chaikin makes technological details accessible to the lay person and gives each aspect of a moon voyage a minute-by-minute breathlessness. 16 photos.

Language
English

ISBN
9780670814466


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