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""John H. Glenn, Astronaut"" is a biography written by Philip N. Pierce that chronicles the life and career of John Herschel Glenn Jr., one of America's most famous astronauts. The book begins with Glenn's early life in Ohio, where he grew up during the Great Depression and developed a love of flying. It then follows his military career, including his time as a fighter pilot in World War II and the Korean War, and his transition to becoming a test pilot for the U.S. Navy and Air Force.The book also covers Glenn's selection as one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts, his historic flight as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962, and his later political career as a senator from Ohio. Throughout the book, Pierce provides a detailed look at Glenn's personal and professional life, including his relationships with his family, fellow astronauts, and political colleagues.Overall, ""John H. Glenn, Astronaut"" offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most celebrated heroes, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the man behind the legend.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.