The Wright brothers /

McCullough, David G.

The Wright brothers / by David McCullough. - 320pages 24cm

Includes bibliographical references 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.

9781476728742 1476728747

2014046049


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


Aeronautics--History--United States--20th century.
Aeronautics--United States--Biography.

TL540. W7 / M3825 2015

629.130092/273 B