From Horse and Buggy to Space

Oscar Schaers family members were plain American folks who worked hard and contributed to the advancement of a great nation.

In his memoir From Horse and Buggy to Space, Schaer shares his intriguing life story while providing a compelling glimpse back into history. From his first recollections growing up in Columbus, Ohio, when trash collectors traveled by horse and wagon and a Freezy Frozen Chocolate Malted Milkshake was the consolation prize for not crying during a smallpox vaccination, Schaer chronicles his ordinary—and sometimes extraordinary—journey through life.

He recounts moments such as the time his blue-collar family lost their home to foreclosure during the Great Depression, his first train ride as a young Navy enlistee during World War II, and how the GI bill helped him attend the University of Ohio as a mechanical engineering student. He provides an honest portrayal of what life was really like for a man lucky enough to live through two centuries.

From horses and buggies to shiny Model T Fords to space exploration and international travel, Oscar Schaers' compilation of a lifetime of memories provides both a personal and historical legacy to be enjoyed and treasured.