Isolation breeds distrust and differences of outlook. In her book, which combines Earhart's flight log entries from the Friendship with recollections of her childhood and the origins and growth of her interest in aviation, Earhart writes: "Possibly the feature of aviation which may appeal most to thoughtful women is its potentiality for peace. Earhart sensed her opportunity to promote her passions of aviation, feminism, and pacifism". On the postflight tour around the country. She was feted in London and New York and was given a ticker-tape parade down Broadway with her nearly forgotten fellow pilots. Earhart was astounded by the reception she received. Stultz landed the Fokker on the water at Burry Port, Wales, and Earhart became an immediate sensation. from Trepassy, Newfoundland, at 11:40 a.m. in a trimotor Fokker with pilots Wilmer 'Bill' Stultz and Louis 'Slim' Gordon. Lindbergh made her an easy choice for the promoters, aviator Richard Byrd, publisher George Putnam, and socialite Amy Phipps Guest, who had originally intended to make the flight. Earhart's impeccable character and physical resemblance to Charles A. "In April 1928 Earhart received the telephone call that would change her life: an offer to become the first woman to fly the Atlantic. Octavo, original burgundy cloth hardcover. The American Girl, First Across the Atlantic by Air, Tells Her Story. AMELIA EARHART "20 Hrs 40 Min Our Flight In The Friendship" 1928 First Edition, this book was a library book, withdrawn, see photos.
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