Fred C. Kelly Books

Exploring the intersection of psychology and stock market success, this book reveals strategies from a seasoned speculator who emphasizes understanding human nature. It identifies four major obstacles to investment prosperity, including vanity and greed, and provides insights on avoiding these pitfalls. With a focus on "contrary thinking," the author illustrates how unconventional approaches can lead to profitable investments and broader success in life. Written in an engaging style, it serves as both a guide for investors and a study of market psychology.

In this fascinating, highly readable biography, Fred C. Kelly, a former newspaperman, author, and an old friend of the Wrights, tells the story of the two brilliant, dedicated, flight-obsessed bicycle mechanics from Ohio who first realized mankind's age-old dream of conquering the skies. Long considered the definitive Wright biography (the manuscript was read and approved by Orville Wright), this book recounts the Wrights' small-town boyhood, their early interest in all things mechanical, the establishment of the Wright Cycle Shop, and the complete behind-the-scenes story of how they designed, built, tested, and flew (December 1903) the first "Flyer."Enhanced with sixteen rare photographs, Mr. Kelly's engaging account avoids minute technical description, yet describes simply and clearly the technological innovations that enabled the two brothers to succeed where so many others had failed. Anyone interested in the mechanics of flight or early aviation will find this volume a splendid introduction to the Wright brothers and their epochal achievement.