SOURCEBOOKS LANDMARK, TRACEY ENERSON WOOD, WRIGHT BROTHERS

KATHERINE, THE WRIGHT SISTER – Tracy Enerson Wood

Katherine Wright Haskell was aviation’s unsung heroine, admired for her exemplary courage, outstanding achievements and noble qualities. She was a true feminist heroine at heart. This unique story is written with heart and verve. It is a heartfelt tribute to a  trailblazer, a gripping tale of unflinching determination and steadfast perseverance. Pioneers of the aviation industry, Katherine’s brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first controlled, sustained flight of an engine-powered, heavier-than-air aircraft with the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903. Katherine was actively involved in everything they did. In this captivating novel, Tracey Enerson Wood honours her rich and varied legacy, keeping it alive and vibrant for centuries to come. It is heartbreaking to read of the tragedy that separated Orville and Katherine, bringing them together only in the face of death. This is the sad end to a life well-lived for others.

Katherine Wright in 1898 as a graduate of Oberlin College (Credit:Public Domain/Wright State University)