The Wright Brothers by Fred C. Kelly

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Author Kelly, Fred C. (Fred Charters), 1882-1959
LoC No. 43051170
Title The Wright Brothers
Original Publication United States: Harcourt, Brace & Co.,1943.
Note Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Wright Brothers" by Fred C. Kelly is a biography authorized by Orville Wright, written in the early 1940s. This work chronicles the lives, inventions, and pioneering efforts of the Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville, as they transformed the dream of human flight into reality. This engaging account highlights their youthful curiosity, mechanical aptitude, and relentless pursuit of progress against formidable challenges. The opening of the biography introduces the Wright brothers' early fascination with mechanics, stemming from childhood experiences that ignited their passion for invention. It recounts a pivotal moment involving a toy helicopter that sparked their lifelong interest in flight. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into their upbringing, highlighting their supportive family environment and their early experiments with kites and other mechanical devices. The beginning sets a foundation for understanding the brothers’ character, determination, and the inventive spirit that ultimately led them to create the first successful powered aircraft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Subject Wright, Orville, 1871-1948
Subject Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912
Subject Aeronautics -- United States -- Biography
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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