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First to fly : the unlikely triumph of Wilbur and Orville Wright /

The story of how the brilliant and determined Wilbur Wright and his brother Orville beat often unscrupulous rivals to become the first to fly. James Tobin recounts a time when flight seemed crazy and tantalizing and describes the Wrights' twisting path of trial, error and breakthrough.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tobin, James, 1956-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : John Murray, 2003.
Subjects:
Wright, Wilbur, > 1867-1912.
Wright, Orville, > 1871-1948.
Aeronautics > History.
Aeronautics > United States > Biography.
Aéronautique > États-Unis > Biographies.
Wright, Orville, > 1871-1948
Wright, Wilbur, > 1867-1912
Aeronautics.
United States.
Biography.
Biographies.
History.
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Cushing: Nicholas Basbanes (Does not check out)

Holdings details from Cushing: Nicholas Basbanes (Does not check out)
Call Number: TL540.W7 T625 2003
Notes: This copy was acquired as part of the "Nicholas A. Basbanes Collection." To access the collection, please contact the Cushing Library Reading Room.
Donated by Nicholas A. Basbanes. 20151124
 
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