The Wright Brothers

"The Wright Brothers" by David McCullough chronicles the remarkable journey of Wilbur and Orville Wright, the two Ohio brothers who defied gravity and skeptics to achieve powered flight. McCullough captures the era of innovation and the indomitable spirit of the brothers through meticulous research and compelling narrative. From their humble beginnings in a small bicycle shop to their historic flight at Kitty Hawk, this biography illuminates their genius and perseverance, proving that they were not just inventors, but pioneers who helped shape the modern world.