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Birdmen, Batmen, and Skyflyers
Wingsuits and the Pioneers Who Flew in Them, Fell in Them, and Perfected Them
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- Pages
- 320 pages
- Reading time
- 12 hours
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Challenging the conventional view of the Wright Brothers, this book presents a provocative argument that they were underestimated and faced significant obstacles. It explores their journey from humble beginnings to becoming pioneers of aviation, highlighting their determination, innovation, and the societal pressures they overcame. The narrative delves into their personalities, family dynamics, and the competitive landscape of early flight, offering a fresh perspective on their legacy and contributions to aviation history.
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Birdmen, Batmen, and Skyflyers, Michael Abrams
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Birdmen, Batmen, and Skyflyers
- Subtitle
- Wingsuits and the Pioneers Who Flew in Them, Fell in Them, and Perfected Them
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Abrams
- Publisher
- Crown Publishing Group (NY)
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781400054923
- Category
- History, Transport, Humor, Theory and history of science
- Description
- Challenging the conventional view of the Wright Brothers, this book presents a provocative argument that they were underestimated and faced significant obstacles. It explores their journey from humble beginnings to becoming pioneers of aviation, highlighting their determination, innovation, and the societal pressures they overcame. The narrative delves into their personalities, family dynamics, and the competitive landscape of early flight, offering a fresh perspective on their legacy and contributions to aviation history.