Straight on Till Morning: The Life of Beryl Markham

Straight on Till Morning: The Life of Beryl Markham

The New York Times bestseller: â€œEvery page is filled with revelations, gossip and fascinating details about Markham.â€â€•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. Lovellâ€™s definitive biography, Beryl takes on new lifeâ€•vividly portrayed by a master biographer whose knowledge of her subject is unparalleled. 16 pages of photographs
Country USA
Brand W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer W. W. Norton & Company
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2011-05-16
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780393339154

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