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First Man:

The Life of Neil A. Armstrong
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Simon & Schuster, Oct 3, 2006 - Biography & Autobiography - 784 pages
On July 20, 1969, the world stood still to watch thirty-eight-year-old American astronaut Neil A. Armstrong become the first person to step on the surface of another heavenly body. Perhaps no words in human history became better known than those few he uttered at that historic moment. In a penetrating exploration of American hero worship, Hansen addresses the complex legacy of the First Man, as an astronaut and an individual.

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I found the book very well researched. - Goodreads
Gave you good insight on what made him "tick". - Goodreads
The writing is factual if not dry. - Goodreads

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The most detailed book on Neil Armstrong and Apollo 11 you will find. I've always wanted to know about the moon mission, so I picked up this book along with the DVD set of Apollo 11 from Spacecraft ... Read full review

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I wanted to love this book because I think the space program in general and the moon landing in particular were the scientific and engineering marvels of the age, with Armstrong at the centre of the ... Read full review

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About the author (2006)

James R. Hansen is a professor of history at Auburn University. A former historian for NASA, Hansen is the author of eight books on the history of aerospace. He lives in Auburn, Alabama.

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TitleFirst Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong
AuthorJames R. Hansen
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherSimon & Schuster, 2006
ISBN0743257510, 9780743257510
Length784 pages
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Biography & Autobiography / General
Biography & Autobiography / Military
Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology
History / Modern / 20th Century
Technology & Engineering / Aeronautics & Astronautics
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