The book ""The Lone Scout of the Sky: The Story of Charles A. Lindbergh"" by James E. West is a biography of the famous aviator Charles A. Lindbergh. The book tells the story of Lindbergh's life, from his childhood in Minnesota to his historic flight across the Atlantic in 1927. The author describes Lindbergh's passion for flying and his determination to become a pilot, despite the many obstacles he faced. The book also explores Lindbergh's personal life, including his marriage to Anne Morrow and the tragic kidnapping of ...
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The book ""The Lone Scout of the Sky: The Story of Charles A. Lindbergh"" by James E. West is a biography of the famous aviator Charles A. Lindbergh. The book tells the story of Lindbergh's life, from his childhood in Minnesota to his historic flight across the Atlantic in 1927. The author describes Lindbergh's passion for flying and his determination to become a pilot, despite the many obstacles he faced. The book also explores Lindbergh's personal life, including his marriage to Anne Morrow and the tragic kidnapping of their son. Through vivid storytelling and detailed research, West provides a fascinating portrait of one of the most iconic figures in aviation history. The book is suitable for readers of all ages who are interested in aviation, history, and the life of Charles A. Lindbergh.West, was the Chief Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America. The volume features special contributions from Dr. John H. Finley, Commander Richard E. Byrd, Clarence D. Chamberlin and contains complete instructions on how to make a flying model of The Spirit of St. Louis. Contents: A Challenge to Aviation; The Hero Acclaimed; Preparations for the Flight; The Training of a Transatlantic Flyer; Lindbergh, The Lone Scout; Aftermath; Heroes All; and Lindbergh and the Boy Scouts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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