Robert anson heinlein july 7, 1907 may 8, 1988 was an american science fiction writer. I liked the period slang the characters throw around to each other. Octavo, original black cloth, original dust jacket. Listen to rocket ship galileo audiobook by robert a. Cargraves, a renowned physicist who had worked on the manhattan project, to refit a conventionally powered surplus mail rocket. Although rocket ship galileo is framed as an adventure story, much of the book is taken up with explanations of how space travel might work and how humans could survive and thrive in space and on the moons face.
Rocket ship galileo heinleins juveniles book 1 ebook. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without the permission of charles scribners sons a for colin matt and buddy. It was the first in the heinlein juveniles, a long and successful series of science fiction novels published by scribners. I hope you enjoy the list videos about robert anson heinlein audiobooks. Rocket ship galileo is one of heinleins juvenile series novels. From the grand master of science fiction comes this classic story about pioneers at the dawn of space exploration. From the author of friday and rocketship galileo comes. Rocket ship galileo is a juvenile science fiction novel by american writer robert a. Its the story of three boys of schoolleaving age who have a rocket club in which th. Rocket ship galileo rocket ship galileo audiobook, by robert a. While i understand that some people feel 3star rating is a failure, it isnt.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. This book contains the full text of 4 novels from grandmaster of science fiction robert a. Part of donald cargraves rocket crew, licensed as a rocket pilot. The importance of this book cannot be overstated, as it is the first published novel in book form, by one of the major, if not the most, important science fiction writer of postwar america. Also in tune with the period are the antagonists, nazi survivors who establish an atom bomb base on the moon. Published by scribner, it appeared in 1947 as a young adult book and it really shows. Careful and exciting science, witty, smart dialog, its lessons of responsibility and the transition from boys to men have made rocket ship galileo one of heinlein s most influential books since its first publication in 1947. Robert anson heinlein was born in butler, missouri on july 7, 1907. The authors first book, preceded by a pamphlet printing a convention speech. Written shortly after ww ii, the trauma associated with that recent event colored the action and themes of the book.
The importance of this classic in attracting young people to careers in science and technology, as well as developing abiding interests among all its readers in spaceflight, has been widely noted. It is the first published novel by a major, perhaps the most important, science fiction writer of postwar america. Rocket ship galileo, space cadet, red planet, and farmer in the sky. Rocket ship galileo was the first real book i ever read as opposed to picture books and thin scholastic book club books rsg was my first. Heinlein bibliography includes 32 novels, 59 short stories and 16 collections published during his life. While other kids are cruising around in their cars or playing ball, this trio, known as the. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. George pals 1950 film destination moon is loosely based on rocket ship galileo. Rocket ship galileo by heinlein, first edition abebooks. This is his first ever publication, which was initially rejected by publishers as the idea of people travelling to the moon was too unrealistic. Bound in black pictorial cloth depicting a bluegreen rocket ship and moon, spine lettered in blue green, lightly rubbed.
Original unclipped dust jacket protected by archival brodart cover. Rocket ship galileo is heinleins earliest novel length science fiction publication. Three stars means that you can read it, enjoy it but it may not stick with you, or you might be left feeling a bit unsatisfied. Heinlein, published in 1947, about three teenagers who participate in a. Rocket ship galileo by robert a heinlein receives three stars from me. Buy a cheap copy of rocket ship galileo book by robert a.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Heinlein scholars differ on which of his novels are classified as juveniles. From the author of friday and rocketship galileo comes this classic tale featuring the grand master of science fictions most remarkable heroine. The short novel is a strange mix of verneian hard science fiction, boys own adventure, and outright pulp ridiculousness. Rocket ship galileo heinleins juveniles book 1 kindle edition by heinlein, robert a download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or.
Heinlein 19071988 was productive during a writing career that spanned the last 49 years of his life. Heinlein, download rocket ship galileo by robert a. Leaving postwar america does not mean leaving all your enemies behind. Robert heinlein wrote rocket ship galileo in 1947 but it remains a good fast read to this day. Rocket ship galileo heinlein s juveniles book 1 kindle edition by heinlein, robert a download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Luckily for the boys, this isnt a juvenile novel about three teens going on the lam for manslaughter and the unconscious man, who is none other. Buy rocket ship galileo by robert a heinlein online at alibris.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading rocket ship galileo heinlein s juveniles book 1. Heinlein 1986, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The novel was ed in 1947 and published by charles scribners sons of new york. Heinlein, the grand master of science fiction and the author of such novels as starship troopers and stranger in a strange land, comes this classic. He was the third son of rex ivar heinlein and bam lyle heinlein. Heinlein is basically talking out loud and teaching his readers about how things might fit together to permit space travel. Although missouri was his birthplace, his family only stayed there for a few more months after his birth, before deciding to move to kansas city where he would be spending most of his youth. Heinlein, published in 1947, about three teenagers who participate in a pioneering flight to the moo. The nook book ebook of the rocket ship galileo by robert a.
Rocket ship galileo is a science fiction novel by robert a. Heinlein established himself in the field of science fiction during the golden age of astounding. Careful and exciting science, witty, smart dialog, its lessons of responsibility and the transition from boys to men have made rocket ship galileo one of heinleins most influential books since its first publication in 1947. Heinleins book was scheduled for release in 1947 under the title rocket ship galileo.
These were the first 4 novels of heinleins and were written from 1947 to 1950. Ross jenkins, art mueller, and morris abrams are not your average high schools students. Heinlein, published in 1947, about three teenagers who participate in a pioneering flight to the moon. Even spider robinson admits that rocket ship galileo 1947 is the weakest of heinleins juveniles. Four films, two tv series, several episodes of a radio series, and a board game derive more or less directly from his work. An excellent adventure complete with gun play and battles with nazis who trying to take. Heinlein after world war ii, three teenage boy rocket experimenters are recruited by one boys uncle, dr. Rocket ship galileo is the first of the so called heinlein juveniles. First edition of heinleins first published science fiction novel, the first u. Net login register for bookmarks and favorites menu login. Winner of four hugo awards and the grand master nebula award f. Heinlein to future generations of heinleins children. The novel follows the adventures of three boys, art.