The Wright Brothers

The Wright Brothers is a biographical account of the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, two brothers from Dayton, Ohio who are credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane. Written by historian and author David McCullough, the book chronicles the brothers' early lives, their passion for flight, and the many obstacles they faced in their quest to achieve their dream. McCullough draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and photographs, to paint a vivid picture of the Wright brothers' lives and achievements. He also provides a detailed account of the technical challenges the brothers faced in designing and building their airplane, as well as the political and legal battles they waged to protect their patents and secure their place in history. The Wright Brothers is a compelling and inspiring story of two men who dared to dream big and changed the world with their ingenuity and perseverance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.