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Straight On Till Morning: The Life of Beryl Markham |
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By: Mary S. Lowell |
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The New York Times bestseller: “Every page is filled with revelations, gossip and fascinating details about Markham.”—Diane Ackerman, The New York Times Book Review
Born in England and raised in Kenya, Beryl Markham was a notorious beauty. She trained race horses and had scandalous affairs, but she is most remembered for being a pioneering aviatrix. She became the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean and the first person to make it from London to New York nonstop. In Mary S. Lovell’s definitive biography, Beryl takes on new life—vividly portrayed by a master biographer whose knowledge of her subject is unparalleled. 16 pages of photographs
Reviews
Lovell manages to pinpoint and dissect the essential character of an elusive and unconventional adventurer.
-Booklist
An extraordinary story.
-John Skow - Time.com
An engrossing biography of a legendary beauty and achiever who lived fully her 84 years.
-Publishers Weekly
[Lovell] has a genuine affection for her subject. This makes fascinating reading about a woman whose feats would be difficult to duplicate.
-School Library Journal
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421 pages, 8.25 x 5.5 inches, B & W photos, SB |
Straight On Till Morning: The Life of Beryl Markham |
ISBN Number: 9780393339154The
Item Number: 1759
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