Bibliograph

A ball, a dog, and a monkey, 1957, the space race begins, Michael D'Antonio

Type

Label

A ball, a dog, and a monkey, 1957, the space race begins, Michael D'Antonio

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [263]-291) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A ball, a dog, and a monkey

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

137325023

Responsibility statement

Michael D'Antonio

Sub title

1957, the space race begins

Summary

An account of the first year of the space race describes the dramatic rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union and how it was marked by such contributing factors as UFO sightings, intelligence gathering, and fierce nationalism

Table Of Contents

Ford Fairlanes, atom bombs, and satellites -- Those damn bastards! -- New moon worries -- The Cape -- And a dog shall lead them -- Hold it! -- The acid test -- Being nonchalant and lighting up a marijuana -- A new era of exploration -- Opportunists and adventurers -- Eggheads and pit trucks -- The monkey and the president

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