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John D. Clark: Ignition! (1972, Rutgers University Press)

John D Clark’s seminal and widely regarded 1972 book chronicling the history of rocket fuel …

Review of 'Ignition!' on 'Goodreads'

The sheer number of variables rocket propellant designers had to keep in mind is insane. This is a field that would've driven most people mad, but John Clark and his "gang" approached it with a cheery attitude. Even if you don't understand Chemistry there's much to be learned here.