Summary / Abstract
A richly detailed and engaging biography of Wilbur and Orville Wright, tracing their journey from bicycle mechanics to aviation pioneers. The narrative explores their trials at Kitty Hawk, design breakthroughs, public demonstrations, and the essential contributions of their sister Katharine—all told with McCullough’s empathetic and vivid storytelling.
Publisher(s)
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
ISBN
Edition
First hardcover edition (2016); trade paperback and audio editions also available
Table of Contents
Prologue;
Part I: Beginnings; The Dream Takes Hold; Where the Winds Blow; Unyielding Resolve
Part II: December 17, 1903; Out at Huffman Prairie; A Capital Exhibit A; Triumph at Le Mans
Part III: The Crash; A Time Like No Other; Causes for Celebration
Epilogue; Acknowledgments; Source Notes; Bibliography; Illustration Credits; Index
Format Details
Language
English
Number of Pages
336 pages (hardcover/trade paperback)
Format
Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook (unabridged on CD)
Access Rights
License
Paid — commercially published; no indication of free or open-access availability
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