Larry E. Tise

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.… (meer)

A good reference book, but it focuses more on who the proslavery writers were than on what they actually wrote. However, the essential facts of their arguments are presented. Of course, without the actual words of the writers how can we judge how persuasive they might have been? No matter how ludicrous the facts behind an argument, the power of the argument owes much to how it is presented.

One thing I found that I never knew - most of the proslavery clergymen were Presbyterians! Maybe it was all part of the predestination thing...… (meer)