Status
Available
Publication
Smithsonian Books (1996), Edition: New edition, 336 pages
Description
A biography of the famous aviatrix who disappeared in the South Pacific on an around-the-world flight attempt in 1937.
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LibraryThing member athaena
A good overview of Amelia Earhart's life and career. The only issue I took with the book was the bits that just seemed to list her lecture itineraries - although this does serve to show how very busy she was - overall a good read though.
LibraryThing member xuebi
A relatively detailed biography that follows sequentially the events in Amelia Earhart's life. Rich did cover well the early-twentieth century aviation scene in America, and Earhart's contribution to it; not only that, but Rich dealt with Earhart objectively and dispels much of the myths
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surrounding the ill-fated aviatrix. The only complaint would be that a more detailed epilogue and some critical evaluation could have been added. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
9 inches
ISBN
1560987251 / 9781560987253