The years that have passed since Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins piloted the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the moon in July 1969 have done nothing to alter the fundamental wonder of the event: man reaching the moon remains one of the great events--technical and spiritual--of our lifetime. In Carrying the Fire, Michael Collins conveys, in a very personal way, the drama, beauty, and humor of that adventure. He also traces his development from his first flight experiences in the air force, through his days as a test pilot, to his Apollo 11 space walk, presenting an evocative picture of the joys of flight as well as a new perspective on time, light, and movement from someone who has seen the fragile Earth from the other side of the moon.
Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journeys
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Author: Collins, Michael
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780374531942
Details:
Author: Collins, Michael
Brand: Collins, Michael/ Lindbergh, Charles A. (FRW)
Edition: 40th Anniversary
Binding: Paperback
Format: Deluxe Edition
Number Of Pages: 512
Release Date: 23-06-2009
Part Number: 9780374531942
Package Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780374531942
