The Wright Brothers: A Biography Authorized By Orville Wright is a book written by Fred C. Kelly that provides a comprehensive account of the lives and achievements of the Wright brothers, who are widely regarded as the pioneers of modern aviation. The book is based on interviews with Orville Wright, one of the brothers, and is authorized by him. The book covers the early lives of the Wright brothers, their interest in aviation, and the experiments they conducted to achieve controlled flight. It also delves into the challenges they faced, including financial difficulties and public skepticism, as well as their eventual success in making the first powered flight in 1903. The book also explores the brothers' subsequent achievements, including the development of the first practical airplane and their role in the early days of aviation. It also covers their personal lives, including their relationship with their sister and the tragic death of their other brother, Wilbur. Overall, The Wright Brothers: A Biography Authorized By Orville Wright is a detailed and informative account of the lives of two remarkable individuals who changed the course of history with their inventions and innovations in aviation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.