Rocket Man: Robert H. Goddard and the Birth of the Space Age
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Rocket Man: Robert H. Goddard and the Birth of the Space Age
By (Author) David A Clary
Hyperion
Hyperion
11th August 2004
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Engines and power transmission
Biography: general
621.4356092
Physical Properties
Paperback
352
Width 131mm, Height 203mm
458g
Description
Traces the life and times of American rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard, describing his essential contributions to the science and technology of the twentieth century, the sometimes turbulent life of the visionary genius, and his pivotal role in launching the Space Age. Reprint. 20,000 first printing
Author Bio
David A. Clary, former chief historian of the U.S. Forest Service, is the author of numerous books and other publications on military and scientific history. He has served as consultant to several government agencies and teaches history at Eastern New Mexico University at Roswell, where he resides.
