How We Invented the Airplane: An Illustrated History
- ISBN-10
- 0486135691
- ISBN-13
- 9780486135694
- Category
- Antiques & Collectibles
- Pages
- 96
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-07-12
- Publisher
- Courier Corporation
- Author
- Orville Wright
Description
This fascinating firsthand account covers the Wright Brothers' early experiments, construction of planes and motors, first flights, and much more. Introduction and commentary by Fred C. Kelly. 76 photographs.
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Other editions
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- 1988-06-01
- - pages
- Paperback
- Peter Smith Pub Incorporated
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