Authentic Science Fiction Monthly No. 47 — page 117: what you’re looking at

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AUTHENTIC SCIENCE FICTION ~ thing referred to in the text. It could be that some of the equipment dealt with is not available in Britain and would, therefore, be difficult to ob- tain. But the Jetex series of rocket motors is certainly available. Once again, we say that this book is essential for all model enthusiasts. The second edition of ROCKET PROPULSION by Eric Burgess (21s., Chapman & Hall, 37 Essex Street, Lon- don, W.C.2) has now ap- peared. The first edition con- tained a number of errors which have now, it is said, been removed, and the material on rocket motors has been made more up-to-date. Mr. Burgess has for long been associated with the Brit- ish Interplanetary Society, and now holds a place on the Council of that body. He is also an Honorary Member of the Pacific Rocket Society. His book is beautifully produced and exceedingly well illustrated. With the present spate of books on this and 116 allied subjects, there is almost bound to be a certain amount of overlapping. Unavoidably, therefore, ROCKET PROPUL- SION covers a good deal of ground that is quite adequately dealt with elsewhere, but, even so, it is covered from the particular point of view of this book and is thereby justified. Ranging from general prin- ciple of rocket propulsion, through fuels, motors and design problems, to full-scale spaceships, the book is written in easy-to-follow language that is probably due to its being based on a series of lectures the author has been giving over the years. In places it is rather hard going, but such is inevitable with this complex subject. A set of mathematical appendices sets out the basic theory for those who wish to dig deeper. While the first edition could not be recommended because of its errata, this second edition can be warranted as a comprehensive coverage of the field. comichbooks. con | TAGs ae iD. marries . . . rhe es Sa ee. Pee SLOT Se VET ete