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Rockets of the world (Hardcover)

by Peter Alway (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Saturn Press; 2nd edition (1995)
  • ISBN-10: 0962787655
  • ISBN-13: 978-0962787652
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,097,730 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Illuminated History and Reference Book, February 23, 2000
This review is from: Rockets of the World (Hardcover)
Peter Alway is a professor of physics with a devotion to all things rocket. His book, "Rockets of the World" explores the history of rocketry from the beginning of the 20th century through WW2, the race to the moon, to the present day. Not only a very interesting read but also a valuable reference tool. Written in encyclopaedic format this book allows the reader to explore the relationships and pedigrees of rockets while learning of their manufacturers, dimensions, appearances, and successes.

It's the only book quite like it in the world. I use it regularly for consultation and citing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Scale Data!, November 6, 1999
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I beamed in awe of the tremdous amount of rockets in the book as I read it.Truly a great work!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book!, September 2, 2002
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This Book is great for scale modeling. It is easy to use and very acurate. It also has great information on alot of rockets I would buy this just for the interesting facts if I was you.
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