TITLE:
Amelia Earhart : the turbulent life of an American icon / Kathleen C. Winters.
Publication Date:
2010
Publication Information:
New York : Palgrave Macmillan,
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
vi, 242 p., [6] p. of plates : ill.
Subject Term:
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
When Amelia Earhart disappeared over the Pacific in 1937, she was at the height of her fame. Fascination with Earhart remains just as strong today, as her mysterious disappearance continues to inspire speculation. In this nuanced and often surprising biography, acclaimed aviation historian Kathleen C. Winters moves beyond the caricature of the spunky, precocious pilot to offer a more complex portrait. Drawing on a wealth of contemporary accounts, airline records, and other original research, this book reveals a flawed heroine who was frequently reckless and lacked basic navigation skills, but who was also a canny manipulator of mass media.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780230616691
