Rocket Development: Liquid-Fuel Rocket Research is a book written by Robert H. Goddard, an American physicist and inventor who is often referred to as the father of modern rocketry. The book provides a detailed account of Goddard's research and development of liquid-fueled rockets, which he conducted in the early 20th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Goddard's work. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of rocketry, while the second chapter delves into the physics of rocket propulsion. The third chapter covers Goddard's early experiments with solid-fuel rockets, and the fourth chapter focuses on his transition to liquid-fuel rockets.The remaining chapters of the book provide a detailed account of Goddard's research and development of liquid-fueled rockets, including his work on rocket engines, fuel systems, and guidance systems. The book also includes numerous diagrams and illustrations that help to explain the technical details of Goddard's work.Overall, Rocket Development: Liquid-Fuel Rocket Research is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most important developments in modern technology. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest inventors of the 20th century and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of rocketry and space exploration.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.
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