Herbert A. Wagner: Pioneer, Engineer, And Executive

by William Schmidt

Book Overview

""Herbert A. Wagner: Pioneer, Engineer, and Executive"" by William Schmidt is a comprehensive biography of Herbert A. Wagner, a renowned engineer and executive in the aerospace industry. The book traces Wagner's life from his early days in rural Wisconsin to his rise as a key figure in the development of the American space program.Schmidt explores Wagner's early interests in engineering and his education at the University of Wisconsin, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. After graduation, Wagner joined the Boeing Company and quickly rose through the ranks, working on a variety of projects including the B-17 bomber and the 707 jetliner.The book delves into Wagner's pivotal role in the development of the Saturn V rocket, which was instrumental in sending the Apollo missions to the moon. Schmidt also highlights Wagner's leadership as president of the Aerospace Industries Association and his contributions to the development of the Space Shuttle program.Throughout the book, Schmidt provides insights into Wagner's personality and leadership style, painting a portrait of a man who was both visionary and pragmatic. The book is well-researched and includes interviews with Wagner's colleagues and family members, providing a rich and nuanced account of his life and legacy.Overall, ""Herbert A. Wagner: Pioneer, Engineer, and Executive"" is a fascinating biography of a key figure in the aerospace industry, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of space exploration and engineering.Delivered At The 1949 Maryland Dinner Of The Newcomen Society Held At Elkridge Club, Baltimore.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428658041
• ISBN13: 9781428658042
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"