About the author
David McCullough was an American historian and biographer known for narrative histories of people, public works, and major episodes in the United States. He also narrated documentary films and brought a recognizable voice to public history.
The Wright Brothers concentrates on invention, family, and evidence. McCullough's other major books include Truman, John Adams, The Path Between the Seas, The Great Bridge, and 1776.
Where to start
Start with The Wright Brothers for a concise biography, John Adams for a larger founding-era life, or The Path Between the Seas for engineering and political history.