Aerial Vagabond (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436702362)

Aerial Vagabond is a memoir written by Bessie Owen, a pioneering female aviator who lived during the early 20th century. In this book, Owen recounts her fascinating journey from a small town in Texas to becoming one of the first women to earn a pilot's license in the United States. She shares her experiences of flying across the country, performing daring stunts, and breaking gender barriers in a male-dominated field.Throughout the book, Owen reflects on the challenges she faced as a woman in aviation, including discrimination and skepticism from her male peers. She also shares her personal struggles with relationships and the loss of loved ones, as well as her triumphs in achieving her dreams and inspiring others to follow in her footsteps.Aerial Vagabond is a compelling and inspiring story of a woman who defied societal norms and pursued her passion for aviation with courage and determination. It offers a unique perspective on the early days of aviation and the role of women in this exciting and rapidly evolving industry.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.

Author: Bessie Owen
ISBN-10: 1436702364
ISBN-13: 9781436702362
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d