Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Aerial Age

Jakab, Peter L.; Crouch, Tom D.

ISBN 10: 0792269853 / ISBN 13: 9780792269854

Published by National Geographic, 2003

Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly! Seller Inventory # DBV.0792269853.G

Synopsis:

With the hundredth anniversary of the Wright Brothers' history-making flight at Kitty Hawk, world attention is once again turning to these intrepid American inventors. Written by two of the world's leading experts on the Wrights, The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Aerial Age will

From the Back Cover: "The Wright Brothers and the invention of the Aerial Age" tells the fascinating story of Orville and Wilbur Wright and their race to perfect human flight. It accompanies the exhibition in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, commemorating the one hundredth anniversary of the famous flight at Kitty Hawk. In moving prose, Crouch and Jakab explain the Wright's achievements and their successes, and they paint a masterful portrait of the two genius personalities and the world of pioneering aviation.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Wright Brothers and the Invention of the ...
Publisher: National Geographic
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good