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First biography by a brilliant and highly promotable Times journalist The subject of this book is arguably the pioneer of rocket science, years ahead of his time in 1930s LA.

About the Author

George Pendle writes about science for The Times and the Financial Times, among other publications. He lives in New York City.

Reviews

Pendle's superbly detailed and addictively readable book makes the reader fall in love with these young men's energy and enthusiasm. - DAILY TELEGRAPH...readable and engrossing. - LITERARY REVIEW - Bryan AppleyardYou couldn't make it up. - PHYSICS WORLDIt's a cracker, that rarest of things a popular science book that's a page turner too - popularscience.co.ukelegantly written... Pendle with his graceful, measured prose... skilfully steers us through the quagmire of Parson's personal life - THE OBSERVERfascinating... we are introduced to a surreal 1930s world where dreams of space flight were inspired by popular science fiction... - FOCUSentertaining... intriguing... - CHEMISTRY WORLD

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