First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong

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By James R. Hansen (au)
Year: 2005
Pages: 769
Binding Hardcover
ISBN 9.78E+12

Product Code: 1422393348

Description

On July 20, 1969, the world stood still to watch American astronaut Neil Armstrong become the first person ever to step on the surface of another heavenly body. Upon his return to Earth, Armstrong was honored & celebrated for his monumental achievement; he was also misunderstood. Armstrong’s accomplishments as an engineer, test pilot, & astronaut have long been a matter of record, but Hansen’s unprecedented access to private documents & unpub. sources & his interviews with more than 125 subjects (including more than 55 hours with Armstrong himself) yield this first in-depth analysis of an elusive American celebrity. Hansen addresses the complex legacy of the First Man, as an astronaut & as an individual. Photos.

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