The Wright Brothers

The Wright brothers 

by David McCullough

One review cited: 

Mechanical invention is close to a religious calling in this reverent biography of the pioneers of heavier-than-air flight by Pulitzer-winning historian McCullough
And the nytimes opined
. Or because the Wrights’ asceticism and single-mindedness sound so uncomplicatedly heroic.

Fairly straightforward non pulsing book interesting read not a compelling read.  The history is amazing - the focus, the talent, the application of the men .  the writing not so much-perhaps in my naivety perhaps i miss the skill of his writing that his writing doesn't get in the way of the story it's a plain simple story plain simple facts, plain and simple yet incredible men.