Bibliograph

Crossing the horizon, a novel, Laurie Notaro

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Crossing the horizon, a novel, Laurie Notaro

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Crossing the horizon

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Laurie Notaro

Sub title

a novel

Summary

It's 1927. Charles Lindberg has inspired millions but no woman has yet embarked on trans-Atlantic flight. Three women, based on real aviatrixes from the early years of aviation, determine to make their mark on history and set out on a thrilling but dangerous mission. Elsie Mackay, daughter of an Earl, is the first Englishwoman to get her pilot's license. Mabel Boll, a glamorous society darling and former cigar girl, is ardent to make the historic flight. Beauty pageant contestant Ruth Elder uses her winnings for flying lessons and becomes the preeminent American girl of the sky. Inspired by true events and real people, Notaro vividly evokes this exciting time as her determined heroines vie for the record. Through striking photos, meticulous research, and atmospheric prose, Notaro brings Elsie, Mabel, and Ruth to life, pulling us back in time as the pilots collide, struggle, and literally crash in the chase for fame and a place in aviation history

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