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Charles A. Lindbergh : a human hero
Format:
Book
Title:
Charles A. Lindbergh : a human hero
ISBN:
9780395633892
Publication Information:
New York : Clarion Books, ©1997.
Physical Description:
212 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 27 cm
Contents:
Driver at eleven -- Cycling near the edge -- Wingwalking -- Army pilot -- Flying the mail -- Looking for a plane -- Spirit of St. Louis -- Who will be first -- Out over the Atlantic -- On to Paris -- Hero's welcome -- One cheering crowd after another -- Anne Morrow -- Lovers and copilots -- "They've stolen our baby" -- "That is my son" -- Another flight and an arrest -- "Trial of the Century" -- Hero in exile -- German medal -- Speaking out -- America first -- "I would rather have birds than airplanes."
Summary:
A biography of the pilot whose life was full of controversy and tragedy, but also fulfilling achievements.
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