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The Wright Sister: Katharine Wright and Her Famous Brothers

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Published in time for the 100th anniversary of the first flight, here is the first complete biography of the Wright Brothers' sister. Beloved sibling, confidant, and caregiver, Katharine managed many of her brothers' affairs. Based on a thorough study of her personal papers and the Wright archives, The Wright Sister tells a touching personal story, and casts a uniquely intimate light on the lives of two of the twentieth century's most famous men.

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The first biography of Orville and Wilbur Wright's sister Katharine puts a fresh perspective on the first powered flight at Kitty Hawk, timed for its 100th aniiversary in 2003.
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About the Author

Richard Maurer is the author of The Wild Colorado and Airborne: The Search for the Secret of Flight, winner of the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award.. He lives in central Massachusetts.

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Table of Contents

December 17, 1903 — Taking off — Journey — Arrival.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780761325642
Subtitle:
Katherine Wright and her Famous Brothers
Author:
Maurer, Richard
Publisher:
Roaring Brook Press
Location:
Brookfield, Conn.
Subject:
Non-Classifiable
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - General
Subject:
Air pilots
Subject:
Sisters
Subject:
Aviation
Subject:
Non-classifiable
Subject:
Historical
Subject:
Transportation - Aviation
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Library binding
Series:
Single Titles (Hardcover)
Series Volume:
no. 116
Publication Date:
20030324
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
10 x 8.2 x .6 in 22.225 oz
Age Level:
09-12
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"Synopsis" by , The first biography of Orville and Wilbur Wright's sister Katharine puts a fresh perspective on the first powered flight at Kitty Hawk, timed for its 100th aniiversary in 2003.
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