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- Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
- Number of Pages: 256
- ISBN: 0230614906
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112997823
- Release Date: September 29, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #58037 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #2599 in History Books (See Top 100 History Books Bestsellers)
- #36 in Military - World War I (See Top 100 Military - World War I Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Conquering the Sky: The Secret Flights of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk" by Larry Tise to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Conquering the Sky: The Secret Flights of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk"Browse more products related to "Larry Tise"Publisher's noteDocuments the lesser-known flight achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright while explaining their secret five-year effort to win lucrative government contracts, endeavors that culminated in unwanted fame and the development of military flight technology. Documents the lesser-known flight achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright while explaining their secret five-year effort to win lucrative government contracts, endeavors that culminated in unwanted fame and the development of military flight technology. Despite their great achievements following their first powered flights in 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright still enjoyed virtual anonymity until 1908. In seven crucial days in May of that year, however, the eyes of the world were suddenly cast upon them as they sought lucrative government contracts for their flying technology and then had to prove the capabilities of their machines. In these pivotal moments, the brothers were catapulted into unwanted worldwide fame as the international press discovered and followed their covert flight tests, and reported their every move using rudimentary telegraphs and early forms of photography. From the brothers' rise to fame on the historic Outer Banks, to the quickly expanding role of the world press and the flights' repercussions in war and military technology, Tise weaves a fascinating tale of a key turning point in the history of flight. If You Enjoy "Conquering the Sky: The Secret Flights of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Conquering the Sky: The Secret Flights of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk (Hardcover)" by Larry Tise (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Military - World War I Bestsellers
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