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Author Goddard, Stephen B., 1941-

Title Race to the sky : the Wright brothers versus the United States government / Stephen B. Goddard.

Publication Info. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, [2003]
©2003

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 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  629.13 GODDARD    Check Shelf
 Canton Public Library - Adult Department  629.13 GODDARD    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  629.13 GOD    Check Shelf
 Glastonbury, Welles-Turner Memorial Library - Adult Department  629.13 GODDARD    Check Shelf
 Portland Public Library - Adult Department  629.13 GOD c.2  Check Shelf
Description ix, 222 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-216) and index.
Contents The battle is joined -- The primal urge -- Not so funny anymore -- A critical mass -- A national mission -- The Chanute factor -- The Wright stuff -- No simple matter -- The clock ticks on -- A new lease on life -- The invitation -- Down to the wire -- Grudging acceptance -- Aircraft for sale -- Their just deserts.
Subject Wright, Orville, 1871-1948.
Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912.
Aeronautics -- Research -- United States -- History.
Government competition.
Research and development contracts, Government -- United States -- History.
ISBN 0786415940 alkaline paper
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