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A review by rossbm
The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
3.0
(Read as e-book)
A pretty good account of the Wright brothers and their pioneering efforts in flight. It was interesting to learn that Wright brothers were of modest means, funding their expirments from the profits of their bike shop. Orville and Wilbert were competing against some much more well funded and connected people. They were both bachelors throughout their life, living with their father and sister. The brothers partnered well together. They experimented and tried new things, observing and making adjustments. They didn't shy away from hard work.
Because they were competing against others with more resources, they were naturally a bit secretive and reluctant to give everything away. At first people thought they were crackpots, then they thought they were liars or boasters. But they kept on plugging away, and eventually got the acclaim they deserved.
Interesting that the French were really enthusiastic about aviation, more so than the American government.
I appreciate that the book wasn't too long, but I still felt it dragged on in places. The parts after the pioneering flights and first demonstrations went on too long.
A pretty good account of the Wright brothers and their pioneering efforts in flight. It was interesting to learn that Wright brothers were of modest means, funding their expirments from the profits of their bike shop. Orville and Wilbert were competing against some much more well funded and connected people. They were both bachelors throughout their life, living with their father and sister. The brothers partnered well together. They experimented and tried new things, observing and making adjustments. They didn't shy away from hard work.
Because they were competing against others with more resources, they were naturally a bit secretive and reluctant to give everything away. At first people thought they were crackpots, then they thought they were liars or boasters. But they kept on plugging away, and eventually got the acclaim they deserved.
Interesting that the French were really enthusiastic about aviation, more so than the American government.
I appreciate that the book wasn't too long, but I still felt it dragged on in places. The parts after the pioneering flights and first demonstrations went on too long.