The Wright Brothers: A Biography by Kelly, Fred C.

The Wright Brothers: A Biography

In this fascinating, highly readable biography, Fred C. Kelly, a former newspaperman, author, and an old friend...
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Author: Fred C. Kelly
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Language: English
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The Wright Brothers: A Biography by Kelly, Fred C.

The Wright Brothers: A Biography

BD$20.99

The Wright Brothers: A Biography

BD$20.99
Author: Fred C. Kelly
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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.


Author: Fred C. Kelly
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 07/01/1989
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 8.45h x 5.41w x 0.72d
ISBN: 9780486260563

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