![]() Some of his nomenclature seemed unusual to me, e.g., “Flyer I, Flyer II and Flyer III,” but this might be a matter of interpretation. ![]() McCullough’s comments on the Wright patents are not exact, and there is the inevitable reference to “canvas” (rather than muslin) being the material covering the wings. ![]() ![]() McCullough is far more focused on interpersonal relationships and period culture than he is on technical details. Understanding how the Wright brothers solved the problem of flight will require turning to the old standbys, including books by Charles Harvard Gibbs-Smith and Tom Crouch. But despite his efforts, the two brothers to a large extent remain mysteries, though McCullough does portray them as far more cultured and appreciative of the arts than they are usually depicted. In fact, its title might just as well have been The Wright Family, since McCullough also profiles Katharine and Bishop Wright, revealing their personalities in the same way that he attempts to flesh out Wilbur and Orville. This is a splendid but non-technical introduction to the Wright family. ![]() Book Review - The Wright Brothers, by David McCullough Closeīy David McCullough, Simon & Schuster, New York, 2015, $30.Īs noted in several recent reviews, non-aviation-oriented writers are turning to early flying lore for topics-a welcome trend that has now reached a peak, with two-time Pulitzer Prize–winner David McCullough snaring perhaps the most important subject in his easy-to-read The Wright Brothers. ![]()
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