Conquering the sky
Larry E. Tise
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Conquering the sky
Published
2009
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9780230100602
Description
Despite their great achievements following their first powered flights in 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright still enjoyed virtual anonymity until 1908. In seven crucial days in May of that year, however, the eyes of the world were suddenly cast upon them as they sought lucrative government contracts for their flying technology and then had to prove the capabilities of their machines. In these pivotal moments, the brothers were catapulted into unwanted worldwide fame as the international press discovered and followed their covert flight tests, and reported their every move using rudimentary telegraphs and early forms of photography. From the brothers rise to fame;on the historic Outer Banks, to the quickly expanding role of the world press and the flights repercussions in war and military technology, Tise weaves a fascinating tale of a key turning point in the history of flight.
Terre des hommes
NASA/DoD aerospace knowledge diffusion research project
Vol de nuit
Hiroshima
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Financial Management
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Conquering the sky?
This edition of Conquering the sky has approximately 256 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Conquering the sky?
For most readers, Conquering the sky typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Conquering the sky?
The estimated word count for Conquering the sky is approximately 64,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Conquering the sky?
Conquering the sky was written by Larry E. Tise.
When was Conquering the sky published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.