A biography of the woman who set many records as a pilot. Discusses the mystery surrounding her disappearance while attempting to fly around the world.
Presents the life of American woman pilot, Amelia Earhart focusing on her childhood, family, early career, flight training, marriage, and friendships with other pilots. Concludes with a discussion on her disappearance and possible decease.
the wild and glorious story of American women aviators from World War II to the dawn of the space age
Haynsworth, Leslie
2000
Chronicles the roles of women in aviation since World War II, and discusses the obstacles women had to overcome to be accepted as pilots and astronauts.
Chronicles the life of Amelia Earhart, discussing her fame and flaws as a pilot, and examining how she and her husband, publisher George Putnam, worked to secure her status as a celebrity on an international level.