Wright Brothers

Kelly, Fred C.

Ballantine Books

In this fascinating, highly readable biography, Fred C. Kelly, a former newspaperman, author, and an old friend of the Wrights, tells the story of the two brilliant, dedicated, flight-obsessed bicycle mechanics from Ohio who first realized mankind's age-old dream of conquering the skies. Long considered the definitive Wright biography (the manuscript was read and approved by Orville Wright), this book recounts the Wrights' small-town boyhood, their early interest in all things mechanical, the establishment of the Wright Cycle Shop, and the complete behind-the-scenes story of how they designed, built, tested, and flew (December 1903) the first "Flyer." Enhanced with sixteen rare photographs, Mr. Kelly's engaging account avoids minute technical description, yet describes simply and clearly the technological innovations that enabled the two brothers to succeed where so many others had failed. Anyone interested in the mechanics of flight or early aviation will find this volume a splendid introduction to the Wright brothers and their epochal achievement.

The Wright Brothers: A Biography (Dover Transportation)

Biographies & Memoirs

Dover Publications

Disappointing investments are often written off as bad luck, but the author of this investment guide holds the keys to making your own luck. Written in a direct and affable style by an amateur psychologist and student of human nature, these adventures of an "outsider" recount a Wall Street success story and offer a valuable study of crowd reaction to market fluctuations. He outlines the benefits of "contrary thinking" and shows how this style of thinking outside the box can lead to success in investing as well as other endeavors. The author identifies the four greatest enemies to stock market prosperity, and shows how to recognize and avoid them in instructive chapters such as "Vanity," "Greed," and "The Will to Believe."

Why You Win or Lose: The Psychology of Speculation

Business & Money

Investing

Traces the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright, describes their experiments leading to the first powered flight, and the impact the invention made on their lives

The Wright Brothers

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

BANTAM BOOKS

Blackstone Pub

George Ade, warmhearted satirist

Arts & Literature

Greenwood Press

Definitive biography and engaging story of aviation pioneers' rare accomplishments. Boyhood interests, gliding at Kitty Hawk, first powered flight, European demonstrations, much more. 16 photographs.

The Wright Brothers: A Biography by Fred C. Kelly

Peter Smith Pub Inc

Business Profits and Human Nature

Economics

Legare Street Press

The Wright brothers,

Professionals & Academics

Harcourt, Brace and Co.

George Ade: Warmhearted Satirist

Kessinger Publishing

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