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The Wright Brothers: A Biography
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Dover Pubns
Publication date July 1, 1989
Binding Paperback
Edition Reprint
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780486260563
ISBN-10 0486260569
Dimensions 0.75 by 5.50 by 8.50 in.
Weight 0.90 lbs.
Original list price $12.95
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In this fascinating, highly readable biography, Fred C. Kelly, a former newspaperman, author, and an old friend of the Wrights, tells the story of the two brilliant, dedicated, flight-obsessed bicycle mechanics from Ohio who first realized mankind's age-old dream of conquering the skies. Long considered the definitive Wright biography (the manuscript was read and approved by Orville Wright), this book recounts the Wrights' small-town boyhood, their early interest in all things mechanical, the establishment of the Wright Cycle Shop, and the complete behind-the-scenes story of how they designed, built, tested, and flew (December 1903) the first "Flyer."
Enhanced with sixteen rare photographs, Mr. Kelly's engaging account avoids minute technical description, yet describes simply and clearly the technological innovations that enabled the two brothers to succeed where so many others had failed. Anyone interested in the mechanics of flight or early aviation will find this volume a splendid introduction to the Wright brothers and their epochal achievement.


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Reprint edition from Dover Pubns (July 1, 1989)
9780486260563 | details & prices | 5.50 × 8.50 × 0.75 in. | 0.90 lbs | List price $12.95
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