Publisher's Synopsis
Woman Into Space: The Jerrie Cobb Story is a biography written by Jerrie Cobb herself, chronicling her journey to become the first woman astronaut. The book details her childhood fascination with flight, her experience as a pilot in the 1950s and 1960s, and her involvement in the Women in Space Program. Cobb also discusses the sexism and discrimination she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, and her determination to overcome these obstacles. The book provides a unique perspective on the early days of space exploration and the role of women in the space program. Overall, Woman Into Space is a compelling and inspiring story of one woman's quest to reach the stars.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.
