So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Wright Brothers tells you what you need to know--before or after you read David McCullough's book.Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.This short summary and analysis of The Wright Brothers by David McCullough includes:Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesDetailed timeline of key eventsImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original workAbout David McCullough's The Wright Brothers:Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough's biography is a fresh, personal account of Wilbur and Orville Wright: two young men from the American Midwest who, armed with dedication, ingenuity, and the skills they acquired as bicycle mechanics, invented the first practical airplane in history.Based on extensive research--including the brothers' personal correspondence and diaries--The Wright Brothers brings these two iconic American heroes to life as never before. More than the chronicle of an invention, The Wright Brothers is the story of an American family whose belief in the values of hard work and perseverance made all things seem possible--even the conquest of the skies.The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and |