Wright Brothers National Memorial, North Carolina by Omega G. East
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"Wright Brothers National Memorial, North Carolina" by Omega G. East is a historical account published during the early 1960s. This book focuses on the significant contributions of Wilbur and Orville Wright, the pioneering brothers who achieved the first powered, manned flight in a heavier-than-air aircraft. The text serves to commemorate not only their groundbreaking achievements but also the subsequent establishment of the memorial itself at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, preserving the
site of their historic flights. The book details the Wright brothers' journey from their early mechanical interests to their determination in achieving controlled powered flight. It narrates their experiments with various gliders, their innovative solutions to control and balance issues, and culminates in the monumental success of December 17, 1903, when Orville Wright made the historic flight of 120 feet in 12 seconds. The narrative includes descriptions of their trials, the scientific methods they developed, and their eventual transition to powered flight, showcasing their genius and tenacity. It also highlights the establishment of the Wright Brothers National Memorial, which honors their contributions to aviation and serves as an educational site for visitors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | East, Omega G., 1920-1985 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wright Brothers National Memorial, North Carolina |
| Series Title | [U.S.] National Park Service. Historical handbook series, no. 34 |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics |
| Subject | Wright, Orville, 1871-1948 |
| Subject | Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912 |
| Subject | Wright Brothers National Memorial (N.C.) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57725 |
| Release Date | Aug 19, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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