Unlocking the Gateway to Flight: The Keys to the Success of the Wright Brothers - Hardcover

Unlocking the Gateway to Flight: The Keys to the Success of the Wright Brothers

Hardcover. 96, xvi p. Includes illustrations. Some illustrations in color. From an on-line posting: "This work tells the fascinating story of how two remarkable brothers realized mankind's age-old dream of flight. It chronicles, step-by-step, how patience, the scientific method, inspired genius, and incredible concentration changed the world forever. The book covers the unique role the entire Wright family played in the development of these two men, contributing greatly to their eventual success and notoriety. The principles they discovered a century ago still apply to every aircraft built today. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and diagrams, many from the Wrights' archives, this commemorative edition features 16 additional, full-color pages highlighting the centennial celebrations of December 17, 2003, in Kitty Hawk, NC. This special edition includes exclusive photos not seen in the softcover version of the exciting reenactment of the first flight on that historic day." Very good in good dust jacket. Signed by author. Signed on t-p. Inscription on fep. DJ has some wear, soiling, and edge tears. First edition. First edition [stated]. Presumed first printing. Artikel-Nr. 70400

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