Ignition!
An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants
John D. Clark
The book provides a detailed and humorous account of the development and experimentation with liquid rocket fuels from the early 20th century to the 1960s, highlighting the scientific challenges, explosive failures, and eccentric personalities involved in the field of rocketry. It covers both successful and disastrous attempts to create powerful propellants, offering insight into the chemistry and engineering behind space exploration.
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