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Overview

This beautifully written autobiography brings us the remarkable life story of Beryl Markham, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west. Brought up on a farm in Kenya, Markham chose to stay in Africa when, at seventeen, her father lost their farm and went to Peru. She began an apprenticeship as a racehorse trainer which turned into a highly successful career. In her twenties, Markham gave up horses for airplanes and became the first woman in East Africa to be granted a commercial pilot's license, piloting passengers and supplies in a small plane to remote corners of Africa. As rich and inspiring as when it was first written, West with the Night captures the spirit of a true pioneer woman.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781433206726
  • ISBN-10: 1433206722
  • Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
  • Publish Date: April 2005
  • Dimensions: 5.6 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.45 pounds

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