Book
The Wright brothers / David McCullough.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781476728742
- ISBN: 1476728747
- Physical Description: 320 pages, 48 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm
- Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2015.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-309) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Beginnings -- The dream takes hold -- Where the winds blow -- Unyielding resolve -- December 17, 1903 -- Out at Huffman prairie -- A capital exhibit A -- Triumph at Le Mans -- The crash -- A time like no other -- Causes for celebration. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Wright, Orville, 1871-1948. Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912. Aeronautics > United States > History > 20th century. Aeronautics > United States > Biography. |
Available copies
- 3 of 4 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 4 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | 629.13092 W954m 2015 (Text) | 33126020168294 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Covington Branch | 629.13092 W954m 2015 (Text) | 33126020168344 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | 629.13092 W954m 2015 (Text) | 33126020168286 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | 629.13092 W954m 2015 (Text) | 33126020168351 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/05/2024 |
Electronic resources
David McCullough (1933â2022) twice received the Pulitzer Prize, for Truman and John Adams, and twice received the National Book Award, for The Path Between the Seas and Mornings on Horseback. His other acclaimed books include The Johnstown Flood, The Great Bridge, Brave Companions, 1776, The Greater Journey, The American Spirit, The Wright Brothers, and The Pioneers. He was the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nationâs highest civilian award. Visit DavidMcCullough.com.
David McCullough has twice received the Pulitzer Prize, for Truman and John Adams, and twice received the National Book Award, for The Path Between the Seas and Mornings on Horseback. His other acclaimed books include The Johnstown Flood, The Great Bridge, Brave Companions, 1776, The Greater Journey, The American Spirit, and The Wright Brothers. He is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award. Visit DavidMcCullough.com.