Title:
The Wright brothers / David McCullough.
Author:
McCullough, David G., author.
Publication Information:
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2015.
Call Number:
TL540.W7 M3825 2015
Abstract:
"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.
Electronic Access:
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Edition:
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
ISBN:
9781476728742
Physical Description:
320 pages : [16], [16], [16] pages of plates ; 24 cm
Contents:
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.
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