About this title: The legend of Amelia Earhart has grown so large that this book, her account of her first flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1928, is a refreshing glimpse into her remarkable spirit of adventure. In simple, candid prose, Earhart recounts the events in her life that led to her interest in flying. Dropping out of high school to help with the war effort (World War I) she found herself in Canada working as a nurse, riveted by stories of pilots flying over Europe. From a fascination with flying to her first lesson to her mastery of the mechanics of aviation, Earhart emerges as a pioneer and a ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780792233763ISBN:079223376X
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations. National Geographic Adventure Classics. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Good. Ex-Library Book-will contain Library Markings. Light shelving wear with minimal damage to cover and bindings. Pages show minor use. Help save a tree. Buy all your used books from Green Earth Books. Read. Recycle and Reuse! read more
Description: Very Good or better. Remainder, may have marks on edge, otherwise like new-Because of our high volume, we can not accurately describe each book, so we list the MINIMUM condition you can expect; most are better than the condition listed. read more
Description: New. (National Geographic Adventure Classics). Amelia Earhart's personal account of her historic flight-becoming the first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane-sparkles with her high-spirited charm and adventurous determination. Though she would. read more
Edition: 1st
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: G. P. Putnam & Sons, NYC
Date Published: 1928
Description: Good. No Jacket. Ex library copy; some pages loose; black and red cover; some wear at corners and spine. : The American girl, first across the Atlantic by air, tells her story. " read more
Edition: COPY OF THE 1ST EDITION
Binding: Hard Back
Publisher: PUTNAM, New York
Date Published: 1928
Description: Good. NO DUST JACKET. Autobiography/Signed Book. Signed By the Author BURGUNDY HARDBOUND, CLOTH OVER BOARDS, WITH NO DJ IN GOOD CONDITION. SIGNED BY LEGENDARY PILOT AMELIA EARHART ON THE BACKSIDE (WHICH IS ACTUALLY THE SIDE FACING FORWARD) IN BLUE INK. MS. EARHART'S PLANE DISAPPEARED DURING ANOTHER RECORD BREAKING FLIGHT, AND SHE WAS NEVER FOUND. TEXT IS ILLUSTRATED THROUGHOUT WITH B&W PLATES. MOST PAGES HAVE SLIGHT SEEPAGE STAINING AT THE RIGHT UPPER MARGINS NEAR THE UPPER CORNERS. ENDPAPERS ... read more
"Amelia is a quirky and fun narrator of her story from her first draw to flying to her flight on the friendship; she also provides commentary on the field in general. Overall, it's an easy and fast read. Before reading the book, I knew she was admirable, but now I have some good reasons why she is admirable and the darling of flight. Although she never graduated from college, her insights and self-reflection are interesting and well-written (though it isn't clear how much editing by the publisher happened, since the publisher was her husband). When teaching this book, I would suggest supplementing it with video clips available on the Internet (as the videos are a good way to see her positive attitude in motion)."
"So, I felt like I needed to expand my horizons from leisure reading to something non-fiction.... guess what I stumbled upon? Interesting. I found out something I did not know at all about Amelia's trip across the Atlantic...bet you can't guess...short, easy read."
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