They had a dream : the story of African-American astronauts / J. Alfred Phelps.
They had a dream : the story of African-American astronauts / J. Alfred Phelps.
They had a dream : the story of African-American astronauts / J. Alfred Phelps.
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Publisher
Novato, CA : Presidio, c1994.
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N629.450092/3
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Language
English
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Physical content
xx, 291 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
Ch. 1. Capt. Edward J. Dwight, Jr.: Pushing the Envelope -- Ch. 2. Maj. Robert H. Lawrence, Jr.: The First African-American Astronaut-Designee -- Ch. 3. Col. Guion S. Bluford, Jr.: The First African American in Space -- Ch. 4. Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D.: The Second African American Astronaut in Space -...
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Publisher
Novato, CA : Presidio, c1994.
Place of Publication
California
Date Published
c1994.
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Summary
They Had a Dream is the inspiring account of a small band of proud professionals, people who had the strength of character and the commitment to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles on their road to the "final frontier." In 1962, air force Capt. Edward Joseph Dwight, Jr., seemed destined to become America's first black astronaut. Despite str...
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They had a dream : the story of African-American astronauts / J. Alfred Phelps.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-281) and index.
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c1994.
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N629.450092/3
Record Identifier
74VKKRjX0WoX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKKRjX0WoX
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ISBN
0891414975 :
9780891414971 :
DDC
629.450092273
MMS ID
991021840709702626
