Americans Into Orbit: The Story of Project Mercury - Gene Gurney 1962 Random House vintage hardback

Condition: Acceptable: Signs of wear and consistent use. See images for the condition of this book.

Blurb:  With great clarity, Gene Gurney describes the complex activities of Project Mercury-- the designing, constructing and testing of the space capsule, the establishing of the Cape Canaveral Control Center and tracking stations, the selection and training of the seven astronauts and the exciting flights of the first courageous space pilots. 

Series:  (U.S. Landmark Books #101)