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New biography of Wright brothers released

By General Aviation News Staff · November 4, 2005 ·

“The Wright Brothers: The Remarkable Story of the Aviation Pioneers Who Changed the World” by Ian Mackersey is now available from Trafalgar Square Books.

The book is a new biography of the eccentric brothers, whose genius unlocked the secrets of mechanical flight to realize one of man’s oldest dreams, according to the publisher. In “a narrative of considerable dramatic power,” according to “History Today,” Mackersey portrays a family swept up in the resulting fame, jealousies, and legal entanglements that exploded around them.

Price: $18.

For more information: 800-423-4525.

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