First Man
James R. Hansen
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First Man
Published
October 18, 2005
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pages
784
ISBN-13
9780743256315
ISBN-10
074325631X
Description
On July 20, 1969, the world stood still to watch 38-year-old American astronaut Neil A. Armstrong become the first person ever to step on the surface of another heavenly body. Upon his return to Earth, Armstrong was celebrated for his monumental achievement. He was also--as NASA historian Hansen reveals in this authorized biography--misunderstood. Armstrong's accomplishments as an engineer, a test pilot, and an astronaut have long been a matter of record, but Hansen's access to private documents and unpublished sources and his interviews with more than 125 subjects (including more than fifty hours with Armstrong himself) yield the first in-depth analysis of this elusive, reluctant hero. Hansen recreates Armstrong's flying career, from his combat missions over North Korea to his transatmospheric flights in the rocket-powered X-15 to the first-ever docking in space. For a pilot who cared more about flying to the Moon than he did about walking on it, Hansen asserts, Armstrong's storied vocation exacted a dear personal toll, paid in kind by his wife and children.--From publisher description.
Subjects
The First Men in the Moon
De la terre à la lune
First flights to the moon
NeraI Naufraghi Delle Stelle
I want to know about a flight to the moon
I want to know about a flight to the moon
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in First Man?
This edition of First Man has approximately 784 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read First Man?
For most readers, First Man typically takes between 16h 20m and 10h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 196,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 13h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 27 days • Estimated word count: 196,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of First Man?
The estimated word count for First Man is approximately 196,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of First Man?
First Man was written by James R. Hansen.
When was First Man published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 18, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.