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THE WRIGHT BROTHERS HOW THEY INVENTED THE AIRPLANE

by Russell Freedman

Published by Holiday House, New York. 1991

Very good condition. Slightly oblong format. Card wraps. With original photographs by Wilbur and Orville Wright.

'Newbery Honor Book' sticker to front cover. Some light edge-creasing and browning to cover edges.

ISBN: 082341082X
Stock no. 2117040

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Contents

  • One: What Amos Root Saw
  • Two: Wilbur and Orville
  • Three: The Art of Flying
  • Four: Wind and Sand
  • Five: Back to the Drawing Board
  • Six: Horsepower and Propellers
  • Seven: The First Practical Airplane
  • Eight: Fliers or Liars?
  • Nine: The Conquering Heroes
  • Ten: The Age of Flight
  • About the Photographs
  • Places to Visit
  • For Further Reading
  • Index

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