The Wright Brothers
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2015.
Format: Book
Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edtion.
Description: 320 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
"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.
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.
Subjects:
Wright, Orville, 1871-1948.
Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912.
Aeronautics -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Aeronautics -- United States -- Biography.
Wright, Orville, 1871-1948.
Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912.
Aeronautics -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Aeronautics -- United States -- Biography.
ISBN:
9781476728742
Availability | |||
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
BIOGRAPHY Wright Family | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Biography | Out (Due: 5/16/2024) |
BIOGRAPHY Wright Family | Ballentine Indoors | Biography | In |
BIOGRAPHY Wright Family | Wheatley (Shandon) | Biography | In |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-308) and index.