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Wilbur and Orville Wright were the first to build and fly in their “flying machine” in the very early 1900s. They started out building and selling bicycles. This book includes a bit of biography, and a lot of technology and description of their flying experiments. They travelled from their hometown of Dayton, Ohio to North Carolina (Kitty Hawk), then to France. There seemed to be more interest in what they were doing in France than in the US.

It was ok. I listened to the audio, which was narrated by the author, which may not have been the best choice, but it does make it hard to decide if the parts I wasn’t as interested in was due to the subject in those sections of the book or because I just lost interest due to the narration. I’m going to guess a bit of both. I did find the biographical parts much more interesting than all the information about their experimenting. I also liked reading about their sister, Katharine. I did also have a copy of the print book, which was nice, as it includes photos.

I have read a number of David McCullough's novels and greatly enjoyed them to the point where I eagerly await a new release. Sorry to hear this one didn't hit the mark.

Hayjay315 wrote: "I have read a number of David McCullough's novels and greatly enjoyed them to the point where I eagerly await a new release. Sorry to hear this one didn't hit the mark."

Thanks! I think he's got some others where the topic sounds interesting. (I've not - yet - read anything else by him.) If I do try something else, I'll probably just not get the audio versions.

I've read a few by this author that I really liked. But I understand how an audiobook can really change things. I'm just now trying audiobooks again. In all fairness, I'm not sure I would like this book either way. I love history but this is definitely not a part of history that holds my interest.