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CBC Showcase: Celebrating National Women's History Month
by Richard Maurer
Here is the first biography of the Wright Brother's sister,
Katharine. Beloved sibling, confidant, and caregiver, Katharine managed
many of her brothers' affairs. Based on a thorough study of her personal
papers, this book tells a touching personal story, and casts a uniquely
intimate light on the lives of two of the 20th century's most famous men.
"Working from Katharine Wright's papers, correspondences, and family
archives, Maurer chronicles the events surrounding Wilbur and Orville,
while all along filling in the details of their younger sister's life and
the relationships among the three . . . The Wright Sister is a handsome
piece of bookmaking. Maurer has found photographs not used elsewhere that
help to focus on Katharine and give this treatment a unique touch." —School
Library Journal, starred review
Ages 10-14
ISBN: 0-7613-1546-2
Price: $18.95
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
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