Charles Lindbergh

""Charles Lindbergh: His Life"" by Dale Van Every is a comprehensive biography of one of the most famous aviators in history. The book covers Lindbergh's life from his childhood in Minnesota to his death in Hawaii in 1974. Lindbergh's historic flight across the Atlantic in 1927 is a major focus of the book, but it also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to Anne Morrow Lindbergh and his controversial political views. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed look at Lindbergh's life and legacy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in aviation history or the life of this American icon.1927. Introduction by Karl A. Bickel, president of the United Press Associations. A narrative of the famous aviator from his boyhood to his triumphant, pioneering flight across the Atlantic. Contents: The Boy and the Man; The Lindbergh Family; Boyhood; The Tree Top; The Formative Years; Wings; The Stunt Flier; The Army Aviator; The Flying Mail Man; The Caterpillar Club; The Great Idea; San Diego; New York; Waiting to Go; The Machine; The Start; While the World Watched; The Flight; His Mother; France; Le Bourget; The News; and Triumph.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.