Space by James A. Michener

Space

by James A. Michener

Martin Secker & Warburg, 1982, [First Edition], ISBN 0436279673, hardcover, dust-jacket

Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing to edges and corners, no inscriptions, age toned pages and fore edges, dust-jacket shows minor edge and shelf wear with minor rubbing to edges and corners (see photographs)

“This engrossing and informative novel is based on the activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the fascinating people and intricate machines connected with it. The story begins in October 1944 and introduces four men: Stanley Mott, U.S. engineer in England on a secret mission; Norman Grant, naval hero; John Pope, high-school football star and student of astronomy; Dieter Kolff, rocket engineer associated with Wernher von Braun. These four, who will be crucial to the space programme, and their wives are principles in the enormous cast of characters.”