Title: Race to the sky : the Wright brothers versus the United States government /
Authors: Goddard, Stephen B., 1941-
Publisher: McFarland & Company,
Year: 2003
Subjects: Wright, Orville,; Wright, Wilbur,; Aeronautics Research United States History.; Government competition.; Research and development contracts, Government United States History.
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.