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The Man Who Taught the World to Fly
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The Man Who Taught the World to Fly

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The Man Who Taught the World to Fly

The story of human flight doesn't begin at Kitty Hawk, but in a quiet corner of Yorkshire with a gentleman of science. For centuries, the dream of soaring through the skies was a fantasy, a problem no one could solve. Then came Sir George Cayley.

This book tells the story of the visionary who didn't just invent a flying machine-he invented the very science of aviation. From his legendary silver disc that defined the four forces of flight to his groundbreaking glider designs, Cayley transformed an impossible dream into a solvable engineering problem.

Explore the life of this forgotten genius: his diverse inventions, his quiet public life, and the profound legacy that shaped the Wright brothers' historic achievement. The Man Who Taught the World to Fly is a tribute to the pioneer whose methodical inquiry and brilliant mind laid the foundation for every aircraft that has ever taken to the skies. Approx.148 pages, 26000 word count

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Michael Webster
Date
26 October 2025
Pages
148
ISBN
9798232135805

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

The Man Who Taught the World to Fly

The story of human flight doesn't begin at Kitty Hawk, but in a quiet corner of Yorkshire with a gentleman of science. For centuries, the dream of soaring through the skies was a fantasy, a problem no one could solve. Then came Sir George Cayley.

This book tells the story of the visionary who didn't just invent a flying machine-he invented the very science of aviation. From his legendary silver disc that defined the four forces of flight to his groundbreaking glider designs, Cayley transformed an impossible dream into a solvable engineering problem.

Explore the life of this forgotten genius: his diverse inventions, his quiet public life, and the profound legacy that shaped the Wright brothers' historic achievement. The Man Who Taught the World to Fly is a tribute to the pioneer whose methodical inquiry and brilliant mind laid the foundation for every aircraft that has ever taken to the skies. Approx.148 pages, 26000 word count

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Michael Webster
Date
26 October 2025
Pages
148
ISBN
9798232135805