Description
On May 21, 1937, the most famous female pilot of all time, Amelia Earhart, set out to do the impossible: circumnavigate the globe at its widest point--27,000 miles in all. Just six weeks later, she disappeared over the Pacific Ocean. Eighty years have passed since that fateful flight; and still, Amelia's plane has never been found. Discover the thrilling life and tragic end of America's most famous trailblazing flier with this impeccably researched and masterfully crafted book from acclaimed author Candace Fleming.
"Handwritten notes, photos, maps, and inquisitive sidebars (What did Earhart eat during the flight? Tomato juice and chocolate) complete this impeccably researched, appealing package. A stunning look at an equally stunning lady." Kirkus Reviews, January 1, 2011
In the first half of the 20th century, photographers recorded milestones using panoramic technology. Amelia Earhart and the Philadelphia Club of Advertising Women, May 17, 1930, is one of the centerpieces of THE BIG PICTURE exhibit which reveals how these craftsmen captured DC history. These magnificent panoramic photographs document visiting celebrities and moments of great pride. They celebrate the District of Columbia’s highs, acknowledge its lows, and reveal everyday life.
Two years after she became a public figure as the first woman to ride in an airplane across the Atlantic, and two years before she accomplished the same feat solo, aviatrix Amelia Earhart led a flight of planes to get the Philadelphia Club of Advertising Women to Washington, D.C. While her passengers were headed to the annual convention of the Advertising Federation of America, Earhart was continuing her mission to promote commercial air travel and the practice of flight in general.
- Publish date: February 8, 2011
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 128
- Dimensions: 7 x 0.35 x 8.5 inches
