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This is an easy-to-read explanation of two brothers and their quest for flying. They were creative and always looking for a project that would be worthwhile and make money. Their early endeavors were with printing and then bicycles. Because they not only sold but also repaired bicycles, they soon became proficient enough to create their own line of bicycles.
While they were learning principles of mechanics, they started to experiment with flight. It is important to note that famous people had been saying for years that human flight was not possible. However, these two men were fascinated by the elements that were important to bring about flight. As they conquered one, another problem arose. Their bicycle business offered the two men the time and money to learn new things about flying machines.
This is the fascinating story of how two brothers worked hard to prove something they thought was possible. They were ignored for a long time and then others tried to infringe on their patents. The brothers spent years in court over lawsuits. The stress and typhoid fever eventually killed Wilbur, at the age of 45. These two men invented, built, and flew the first successful airplane -- and changed the world.
While they were learning principles of mechanics, they started to experiment with flight. It is important to note that famous people had been saying for years that human flight was not possible. However, these two men were fascinated by the elements that were important to bring about flight. As they conquered one, another problem arose. Their bicycle business offered the two men the time and money to learn new things about flying machines.
This is the fascinating story of how two brothers worked hard to prove something they thought was possible. They were ignored for a long time and then others tried to infringe on their patents. The brothers spent years in court over lawsuits. The stress and typhoid fever eventually killed Wilbur, at the age of 45. These two men invented, built, and flew the first successful airplane -- and changed the world.
