Gustave Whitehead

Author	: Susan O'Dwyer Brinchman
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 432
Release	: 2015
ISBN-10	: 0692439307
ISBN-13	: 9780692439302
Rating	: 4/5 (07 Downloads)

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Download or read book Gustave Whitehead written by Susan O'Dwyer Brinchman and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents evidence for Gustave Whitehead's claim to have preceded the Wright Brothers in powered flight by two years with a flight in Fairfield, Connecticut on August 14, 1901. The book also provides other details on Whitehead's life and accomplishments. Numerous quotes from primary sources are included.

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