3 edition of The first book of the moon found in the catalog.
The first book of the moon
Carroll V. Glines, Jr.
Published
1967
by F. Watts in New York
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Written in
Explains the mapping and surveying of the moon in preparation for the lunar landing of the near future.
Edition Notes
| Statement | by Carroll V. Glines. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | QB582 .G55 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 78 p. |
| Number of Pages | 78 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL5527204M |
| LC Control Number | 67001122 |
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