Lindbergh : The Lone Eagle
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Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle is a biography of one of the most iconic figures in aviation history, Charles Lindbergh. Written by George Buchanan Fife, the book provides a comprehensive account of Lindbergh's life, from his early years as a barnstormer to his historic solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927. The book begins by tracing Lindbergh's childhood and his early fascination with flying. It then goes on to detail his training as a pilot, his experiences as a barnstormer, and his time as an airmail pilot. The bulk of the book focuses on Lindbergh's famous transatlantic flight, including the planning and preparation that went into it, the flight itself, and the worldwide fame that followed. In addition to Lindbergh's aviation achievements, the book also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to Anne Morrow Lindbergh and the tragic kidnapping and murder of their son. The book examines Lindbergh's controversial political views, including his support for the America First Committee and his opposition to US involvement in World War II. Overall, Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle provides a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most fascinating figures of the 20th century.1927. His life and achievements, with a valuable chapter on the navigation of �������The Spirit of St. Louis������� and including a copy of the contents of the book presented to Captain Lindbergh by Secretary of State Kellogg, of world wide congratulations received by the United States government. Fife, editorial staff member of the New York Evening World, was assigned to write this work from the take off at Roosevelt Field of Captain Lindbergh with the �������Spirit of St. Louis������� for the New York to Paris flight.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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- ISBN-13: 9781162591681
- ISBN-10: 1162591684
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9.25 x 7.5 x 0.67 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.22 pounds
- Page Count: 322
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