Description
Author James Michener
Publisher Random House; First Edition (January 1, 1982)
Binding hardcover no dustjacket
Condition very fine without dustjacket
Summary
"Space" by James A. Michener, first published in 1982, is a riveting historical novel that captures the excitement, triumphs, and challenges of America’s space exploration era. Michener meticulously intertwines fact and fiction, tracing the origins of the U.S. space program, from its beginnings in post-World War II rocketry through the dawn of manned spaceflight and into the uncertain future of space colonization. Readers are taken on a journey through the lives of engineers, astronauts, and politicians, providing an insider's look at the monumental achievements and intense rivalries that defined the space race. For those interested in space exploration, politics, and human ambition, this book is a compelling narrative that highlights the awe-inspiring possibilities of the cosmos.