Flight Into History: The Wright Brothers And The Air Age

By Elsbeth Freudenthal and Elsbeth E. Freudenthal

Book Overview

Flight Into History: The Wright Brothers And The Air Age is a non-fiction book written by Elsbeth E. Freudenthal that explores the history of the Wright Brothers and their contributions to the development of aviation. The book begins by providing a detailed account of the Wright Brothers' childhood and their fascination with flight. It then goes on to describe the various experiments and inventions that led to the creation of the first successful airplane, including the development of the wind tunnel and the Wright Flyer.The book also delves into the social and political context of the time, highlighting the impact of World War I on aviation and the role of the Wright Brothers in shaping the future of flight. The author provides insight into the challenges faced by the Wright Brothers, including their struggles with patent disputes and their efforts to establish the legitimacy of their invention.Overall, Flight Into History is a comprehensive and engaging account of the Wright Brothers' pioneering work in aviation and the impact they had on the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of aviation and the remarkable individuals who helped shape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163140368
• ISBN13: 9781163140369
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"