Before Amelia

ISBN-10: 1574885324
ISBN-13: 978-1574885323
AUTHOR: EIleen F. Lebow
PAGES: 315
FORMAT: Softcover

Before Amelia tells the inspiring story of the pioneering women aviators who took to the skies in the early days of flight. Unlike most accounts that focus on a single country, Eileen Lebow explores a global perspective, beginning with Raymonde de Laroche, the first licensed female pilot in 1909. These fearless women—despite societal barriers and the dangers of early aviation—became pilots, instructors, designers, and stunt performers. Facing crashes, broken bones, and even death, they proved their skill and determination in a male-dominated field. This book sheds light on their groundbreaking contributions to aviation history.