The Wright Brothers: A Biography
- ISBN-10
- 0486138100
- ISBN-13
- 9780486138107
- Series
- The Wright Brothers
- Category
- Antiques & Collectibles
- Pages
- 384
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-07-13
- Publisher
- Courier Corporation
- Author
- Fred C. Kelly
Description
This authorized account has long been considered the definitive biography. Well documented, highly readable, and free of technical details, it describes boyhood interests, Kitty Hawk, first powered flights, and more. 16 photographs.
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Other editions
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- 2022-01-21
- - pages
- Ebook
- Triangle Interactive, Inc.
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- 2018-07-10
- 128 pages
- Paperback
- Epic Fails
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- 2018-07-10
- 128 pages
- Ebook
- Roaring Brook Press
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