David McCullough's The Wright Brothers is a fascinating and comprehensive biography of the Wright Brothers, detailing their development of the first heavier than air flying machine and their subsequent efforts to teach it to others in the US and Europe. The book is well written and captivating, with the brothers' ability to imitate the movements of their gannets inspiring the invention of human flight. It is a slim volume that packs in enthralling detail, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of aviation.