The Fun of It: Random Records of My Own Flying and of Women in Aviation - Hardcover

Earhart, Amelia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1436688256 ISBN 13: 9781436688253

Verlag: Kessinger Pub, 2008

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The Fun Of It: Random Records Of My Own Flying And Of Women In Aviation is a memoir written by Amelia Earhart, a pioneering aviator and feminist icon of the early 20th century. The book is a collection of essays, articles, and speeches that Earhart wrote or delivered throughout her career, covering a wide range of topics related to aviation and women's rights.In the book, Earhart shares her own experiences as a pilot, including her record-breaking flights across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as her thoughts on the future of aviation and the role of women in the field. She also profiles other notable women in aviation, such as Ruth Nichols and Louise Thaden, and discusses the challenges they faced in a male-dominated industry.Throughout the book, Earhart's writing is characterized by her humor, wit, and passion for flying. She describes the thrill of being in the air and the sense of freedom it brings, as well as the technical aspects of flying and the importance of safety. She also advocates for women's rights and encourages other women to pursue their own passions and dreams.Overall, The Fun Of It is a fascinating and inspiring glimpse into the life and career of one of the most remarkable women of the 20th century. Earhart's writing is engaging and insightful, and her legacy as a trailblazer for women in aviation continues to inspire generations of pilots and adventurers.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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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

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• Verlag: Kessinger Pub
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1436688256
• ISBN 13: 9781436688253
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 218
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