"Aviation writer Heppenheimer (A Brief History of Flight) delivers a thorough look at the Wright brothers..." (Publishers Weekly, January 6, 2003) "...will appeal to aviation scholars and enthusiasts." (Library Journal, February 15, 2003) 'A detailed, well--researched chronicle of the Wright brothers' three--year struggle to achieve the impossible and fly...'(City to Cities, July/August 2003) "...excellent a ratteling good read, a most thorough account..." (General Aviation, August 2003)

T. A. HEPPENHEIMER is a well--known author who has published extensively on aviation and aerospace, business, and the history of technology. Among his many books are Turbulent Skies: The History of Commercial Aviation, Countdown: A History of Space Flight, and A Brief History of Flight, all available from Wiley. He holds a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan and is an associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Aerospace.

ONE: ENTER THE WRIGHTS. TWO: PROPHETS WITH SOME HONOR. THREE: TEACHERS AND FIRST LESSONS. FOUR: HITTING A WALL. FIVE: "WE NOW HOLD ALL THE RECORDS!" SIX: AMBIGUOUS SUCCESS. SEVEN: RETURN TO DAYTON. EIGHT: INTO THE WORLD. NINE: NOON INTO TWILIGHT. TEN: INVENTIVENESS AND INVENTION. NOTES. BIBLIOGRAPHY. INDEX.