Cape Canaveral

Cape Canaveral is a name that evokes visions of giant rockets and a shuttle thundering into space. In fact, the cape s history is much older than the space program. In the beginning of European exploration of the New World, maps marked Cape Canaveral as a hazard for sailors. Its treacherous shoals and currents caused the destruction of many ships and the deaths of many seafarers. The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, built in the 19th century, became a welcome landmark, warning ships of dangers and serving as a beacon of light for a bright future. In addition to serving as a major seaport, Cape Canaveral became another kind of portal in the 1960s: the Kennedy Space Center is now known locally and worldwide as the gateway to the stars. "

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 06/02/2008
ISBN: 9780738553276
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.57w x 0.38d