Publication

1982 - Random House, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

155,500 words, Guess

Page Count

622 pages

Identifiers

  • Internet Archivespace00mich
  • ISBN-100394505557
  • ISBN-10039452764X
  • ISBN-139780394505558
  • ISBN-139780394527642
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  • LibraryThing18969
  • Goodreads744297', '1370639
  • Library of Congress Control Number82040127
  • Open LibraryOL3505127M

Classifications

  • DDC813/.54
  • LCCPS3525.I19 S6 1982

Description

Already a renowned chronicler of the epic events of world history, James A. Michener tackles the most ambitious subject of his career: space, the last great frontier. This astounding novel brings to life the dreams and daring of countless men and women—people like Stanley Mott, the engineer whose irrepressible drive for knowledge places him at the center of the American exploration effort; Norman Grant, the war hero and U.S. senator who takes his personal battle not only to a nation, but to the heavens; Dieter Kolff, a German rocket scientist who once worked for the Nazis; Randy Claggett, the astronaut who meets his destiny on a mission to the far side of the moon; and Cynthia Rhee, the reporter whose determined crusade brings their story to a breathless world.

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Other Editions

  • SpaceRandom House1982-01-01
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