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Name: East to the dawn
Author: Susan Butler

East to the Dawn draws on a decade of research to present a richly textured portrait of Amelia Earhart, the pioneering American woman who, in 1928, became the first to fly solo across the Atlantic. The narrative spans her rise to national fame, her contributions to women's aviation, and the enduring mystery surrounding her disappearance during an attempted around‑the‑world flight in 1937. The book offers a comprehensive view of her personal and professional life, underscoring her impact on history and gender roles in the early twentieth century.

First publish date: 1997

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Susan Butler

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