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Dover Transportation Ser.: The Wright Brothers : A Biography by Fred C. Kelly (1989, Trade Paperback, New Edition)

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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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Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486260569
ISBN-13
9780486260563
eBay Product ID (ePID)
594741

Product Key Features

Author
Fred C. Kelly
Language
English
Topic
Transportation, Science & Technology

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8.5in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
5.4in
Item Weight
16 Oz

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Book Title
Wright Brothers : a Biography
Lc Classification Number
Tl540.W7k4
Edition Description
New Edition
Table of Content
Author's Preface Prologue I. BOYHOOD II. BACKGROUND III. PRINTING?AND BICYCLES IV. FIRST THOUGHTS OF FLIGHT V. GLIDING AT KITTY HAWK VI. FIRST POWER FLIGHT VII. AFTER THE EVENT VIII. EXPERIMENTS OF 1904-'05 IX. "IT STILL WASN'T "NEWS" X. U. S. ARMY NOT INTERESTED XI. EUROPE DISCOVERS THE WRIGHTS XII. THE WRIGHTS IN EUROPE XIII. A DEAL WITH THE U. S. XIV. END OF DISBELIEF XV. WHEN WILBUR WRIGHT WON FRANCE XVI. FURTHER ADVENTURES IN 1909 XVII. IN AVIATION BUSINESS XVIII. PATENT SUITS XIX. WHY THE WRIGHT PLANE WAS EXILED Index
Copyright Date
1989
Format
Trade Paperback
Features
New Edition
Lccn
89-007757
Intended Audience
Trade
Publication Year
1989
Series
Dover Transportation Ser.
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Antiques & Collectibles
Number of Pages
384 Pages

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A fascinating recount of the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Written by an Author who must have been close friends with the Wright brothers. The Wright Brothers are gifted with a rare genius that forces them to the forefront of aviation accomplishment. Now if only the world could get a chance to witness their incredible flying machines.
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