- Liquid propellants, solid propellants, rocket fuel, Rocketry
John D Clark’s seminal and widely regarded 1972 book chronicling the history of rocket fuel written in his signature tongue in cheek and comedic style, turning a very dry subject into something enjoyable for anyone
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Plot-driven, warm, resolved and cool.
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About the book
- Author
- John D. Clark
- First published
- 1972
- Pages
- 302
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press Classics, Rutgers University Press
- Editions
- 5
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780813507255
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About John D. Clark · 1907–1988
American chemist and writer
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