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PrintCollection Name: Drachen Foundation Collection
Collection Number: 2422
Post Type: Book
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Artist or Author: Fred C. Kelly
Creation Year: 1943
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ISBN: 0-486-26056-10 Language: English Description: "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 bow they designed, built, tested and flew (December, 1903) the first "Flyer."
Enhanced with 16 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."
340 pages
Geographic: United States
Materials: Paper
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