McCullough, David G. 1933-

The Wright brothers / David McCullough. - 320 pages, 48 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-308) and index.

1. Beginnings -- 2. The dream takes hold -- 3. Where the winds blow -- 4. Unyielding resolve -- 5. December 17, 1903 -- 6. Out at Huffman prairie -- 7. A capital exhibit A -- 8. Triumph at Le Mans -- 9. The crash -- 10. A time like no other -- 11. Causes for celebration -- Epilogue.

"As he did so brilliantly in THE GREAT BRIDGE and THE PATH BETWEEN THE SEAS, David McCullough once again tells a dramatic story of people and technology, this time about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly, Wilbur and Orville Wright"--Provided by publisher.

9781476728759 (pbk)


Wright, Orville, 1871-1948.
Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912.


Aeronautics--History--United States--20th century.
Aeronautics--United States--Biography.
Aeronáutica --Historia--Estados Unidos
Aeronáutica --Estados Unidos--Biografías
Inventores--Estados Unidos.--Biografías

B TL 540 / W952M 2016

629.130092/273 B