Brilliant, self-trained engineers, the Wright brothers had a unique blend of native talent, character, and family experience that suited them perfectly to the task of invention but left them ill-prepared to face a world of skeptics, rivals and officials. Using a treasure trove of Wright family correspondence and diaries, Tom Crouch tells a tale within a tale, skillfully weaving the story of the airplane's invention into the drama of a unique and unforgettable family. He shows us exactly how and why these two obscure bachelors from Dayton, Ohio were able to succeed where so many better trained, better financed rivals had failed. This 606-page paperback book measures approximately 9 by 6 inches.
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