Prelude To Space (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258253721)

Prelude to Space is a science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke, first published in 1951. The story is set in the near future and follows the first manned spaceflight from Earth to the Moon.The novel begins with the discovery of a strange object in space, which is found to be a spaceship from a distant planet. The discovery of this spaceship leads to a new era of space exploration, as scientists and engineers work to develop the technology needed to send humans to the Moon.The main character of the novel is Martin Gibson, a young scientist who is part of the team working on the space program. Gibson is determined to be part of the first manned mission to the Moon, and he works tirelessly to make this dream a reality.As the novel progresses, Gibson and his colleagues face numerous challenges and setbacks, including political opposition, technical difficulties, and personal struggles. Despite these obstacles, they remain committed to their goal, and eventually succeed in launching the first manned mission to the Moon.Prelude to Space is a classic example of early science fiction, and it explores many of the themes that would become central to Clarke's work, including the potential of technology to transform human society, the importance of scientific exploration, and the challenges of space travel.A Compellingly Realistic Novel Of Interplanetary Flight.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arthur C. Clarke
ISBN-10: 1258253720
ISBN-13: 9781258253721
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/25/2012
Pages: 172
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d