The Bishops Boys A Life of Wi

Crouch, Tom D.

ISBN 10: 039330695X / ISBN 13: 9780393306958

Edité par W. W. Norton & Company, 2003

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Synopsis :

Brilliant, self-trained engineers, the Wright brothers had a unique blend of native talent, character, and family experience that perfectly suited them to the task of invention but left them ill-prepared to face a world of skeptics, rivals, and officials. Using a treasure trove of Wright family correspondence and diaries, Tom Crouch skillfully weaves the story of the airplane's invention into the drama of a unique and unforgettable family. He shows us exactly how and why these two obscure bachelors from Dayton, Ohio, were able to succeed where so many better-trained, better-financed rivals had failed.

À propos de l'auteur: Tom D. Crouch, author of The Bishop's Boys and A Dream of Wings, is curator emeritus of the aeronautics division at the National Air & Space Museum. He lives in Fairfax, Virginia.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Bishops Boys A Life of Wi
Éditeur : W. W. Norton & Company
Date d'édition : 2003
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Acceptable