Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journeys

The hardcover book is in good condition with a dust jacket that shows signs of wear, including minor edge wear and discoloration. The binding is sturdy, and the pages are clean without any inscriptions or library markings.

"Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journeys" by Michael Collins is a personal account of space exploration, first published in 1974 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This specific copy is a second printing from the same year. Michael Collins, an astronaut on the historic Apollo 11 mission, offers a detailed narrative of his experiences and insights into the world of space travel. The book includes a foreword by Charles A. Lindbergh, adding further historical significance. This edition is notable for its engaging firsthand perspective on the Apollo program, making it a valuable addition to collections focused on space history. The dust jacket shows signs of wear, with some edge wear and discoloration, but remains intact. This edition is a must-have for enthusiasts of space exploration and biography.