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Charles Lindbergh: His Life

Charles Lindbergh: His Life

Every, Dale Van
Tracy, Morris Dehaven

Hardcover

Historical Figures20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163203777
ISBN13: 9781163203774
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 266
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Charles Lindbergh: His Life is a comprehensive biography of the legendary aviator, written by Dale Van Every. The book chronicles Lindbergh's life from his childhood in Minnesota to his historic solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927, and beyond. The author delves into Lindbergh's personal life, exploring his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. He also examines the aviator's political views and controversial opinions on race and eugenics, which often overshadowed his accomplishments in the public eye.The book includes detailed accounts of Lindbergh's many aviation feats, including his record-breaking flights and his work as a consultant for the military during World War II. It also covers his later years, including his involvement in conservation efforts and his advocacy for technology and science education.Overall, Charles Lindbergh: His Life offers a comprehensive and nuanced look at one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, shedding light on both his triumphs and his flaws.1927. Introduction by Karl A. Bickel, president of the United Press Associations. A narrative of the famous aviator from his boyhood to his triumphant, pioneering flight across the Atlantic. Contents: The Boy and the Man; The Lindbergh Family; Boyhood; The Tree Top; The Formative Years; Wings; The Stunt Flier; The Army Aviator; The Flying Mail Man; The Caterpillar Club; The Great Idea; San Diego; New York; Waiting to Go; The Machine; The Start; While the World Watched; The Flight; His Mother; France; Le Bourget; The News; and Triumph.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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