Title:
- Prelude to Space
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| # | Date | Publisher | Binding | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1951-00-00 | World Editions Inc. |  |
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- Blurb:
- Also published under the titles Master of Space and The Space Dreamers Here is the compelling story of the launching of Prometheus -- Earth"s first true spaceship -- and of the men who made it happen. Dirk Alexson: Chronicler of the greatest space adventure of all time, he was chosen to immortalize the incredible story of the men and their heroic mission. Sir Robert Derwent: Direct-General of Interplanetary -- London Headquarters for the international space-flight project -- he was the man who got the mission off the ground and into the pages of history. Professor Maxton: The world"s leading atomic engineer, he designed the huge ship"s drive units and he waited with the rest of the world to see if the project would be a success.