John Glenn: A Memoir

Condition - Very Good
The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and functions properly. Item may arrive with damaged packaging or be repackaged. It may be marked, have identifying markings on it, or have minor cosmetic damage. It may also be missing some parts/accessories or bundled items.

John Glenn: A Memoir

He was the first astronaut to orbit the Earth. Nearly four decades later, as the world's oldest astronaut, his courage reveted a nation. But these two historical events only bracketed a life that covers the sweep of an extraordinary century.

John Glenn's autobiography spans the seminal events of the twentieth century. It is a story that begins with his childhood in Ohio where he learned the importance of family, community, and patriotism. He took these values with him as a marine fighter pilot during World War II and into the skies over Korea, for which he would be decorated. Always a gifted flier, it was during the war that he contemplated the unlimited possibilities of aviation and its frontiers.

We see the early days of NASA, where he first served as a backup pilot for astronauts Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom. In 1962 Glenn piloted the Mercury-Atlas 6 Friendship 7 spacecraft on the first manned orbital mission of the United States. Then came several years in international business, followed by a twenty-four year career as a U.S. Senator-and in 1998 a return to space for his remarkable Discover mission at the age of seventy-seven.
Country USA
Brand Bantam
Manufacturer Bantam
Binding Mass Market Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2000-10-03
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780553581577

Country	USA
Brand	Bantam
Manufacturer	Bantam
Binding	Mass Market Paperback
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2000-10-03
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780553581577

You might also like...