Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: An Autobiography
- ISBN-10
- 1426206534
- ISBN-13
- 9781426206535
- Category
- Art
- Pages
- 403
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Authors
- Michael J. Neufeld, Alex M. Spencer
Description
Presents the collections of the National Air and Space Museum, revealing the stories behind such artifacts as the Spirit of St. Louis and the Enola Gay, and provides inside information on the development of the museum's collection.
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