In this fascinating biography, Fred C. Kelly, a former newspaperman, author, and an old friend of the Wrights, tells the story of the 2 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 Brothers biography (the manuscript was read and approved by Orville Wright), Kelly's work 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.
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"I thought this was an excellant book on the beginings of avaiation.A lot of first hand information. I picked it up at the Wright Brothers Historical Site in Kitty Hawk, NC" — Benny (4 out of 5 stars)
"I thought this was an excellant book on the beginings of avaiation.A lot of first hand information. I picked it up at the Wright Brothers Historical Site in Kitty Hawk, NC"
" I enjoy reading stories of people with such inventive minds like the Wright Brothers. A great read. "
" Intresting story about the invention of the airplane. I would have liked a little more about the Wright brothers. "
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