Smithsonian Books

Tom D. Crouch

TOM D. CROUCH is a curator emeritus of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. He has authored many books, including the award-winning The Bishop's Boys: A Life of Wilbur and Orville Wright and Wings: A History of Aviation from Kites to the Space Age.

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How the Smithsonian Supported Scientific Exploration During Westward Expansion

A new book on the history of the Smithsonian reveals its place alongside the nation's development

Tom D. Crouch | April 24, 2025