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Last Flight: The World's Foremost Woman Aviator Recounts, in Her Own Words, Her Last, Fateful Flight Kindle Edition

by Amelia Earhart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Amelia Earhart's account of her ill-fated last flight around the world, begun in 1937, remains one of the most moving and absorbing adventure stories of all time. Last Flight compiles the letters, diary entries and charts that she sent to her husband, G.P. Putnam at each stage of her trip. In her own words, these dispatches offer a window into her experience on this ground-breaking journey and illustrate her cheerful, charming nature. Her story continues to intrigue and inspire people to this day.
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    Crown
  5. Publication date
    December 15, 2009
  6. File size
    1494 KB
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This reprint of the chronicle of what turned out to be her last flying mission is sure to win new fans for the famed aviatrix. Earhart set out to circle the globe in 1937, with the aid of navigator Fred Noonan, and was lost after taking off from Lae, New Guinea, only 7000 miles short of the journey's completion. This narrative, assembled by Earhart's husband, the publisher G. P. Putnam, from her letters, diary and dispatches, reveals the pilot to be a cheerful, gallant soul, ever responsive to the earth's beauties. Entries in her log book are as likely to refer to rainbows and the fantastic shapes of clouds as to readings from her instrument panel. Her thoughts on equal opportunities for women are timely and inspiring 51 years later: "Women should do for themselves what men have already doneand occasionally what men have not donethereby establishing themselves as persons, and perhaps encouraging other women toward greater independence of thought and action." Unfortunately, the author is not so forward-thinking when it comes to race (black mechanics look "considerably simian"), although she decries what Americans did to Africans, "these proud people, so handsome and intelligent in the setting of their own country." Given the marvelous, stirring content of this book, a more detailed foreword, including a capsule biography, would be appreciated by a generation of readers unfamiliar with Earhart's accomplishments. Illustrations not seen by PW.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0030P1W86
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crown; 1st edition (December 15, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 15, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1494 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 140 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 71 ratings

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Milena Coe
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
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Amelia Earhart is a timeless inspiration.
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Howard Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful voice comes through
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2021
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Amelia Earhart has been written about by so many people. Reading her actual words, it's so wonderful to hear her distinct voice, her humor, and her ambition. She didn't live or write by anyone else's rules. I loved reading this. I'd like to see a reprint which is easier to read typeset wise and has better illustrations and photos.
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Lynda Faith
5.0 out of 5 stars Amelia
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2013
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What a tragic end for such a wonderful person! It's so neat to get to know her. She was so fanatic about the details of her flights and I particularly see what she sees from the air. Good read.
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Tom King
5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating account
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2013
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I bought this book to get better acquainted with Earhart's prose style as well as her personal and professional history. I've found that it provides plenty of insights. As for the vendor, they delivered the book ahead of schedule, in perfect condition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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I read the original version of this book , well worth the read.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017
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As described. Thank You
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021
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Not sure if this is water damage or mold but it's gross. Not the condition it was stated to be. Gift is now going to be late because I have to buy elsewhere
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1.0 out of 5 stars Moldy and/or water damage
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars just read it
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a wondrous voyage tinged with sadness
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