The Illustrated West with the Night
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The Illustrated West with the Night by Beryl Markham
The author describes growing up in an Africa that no longer exists, training and breeding race horses, flying mail to Sudan, and being the first woman to fly the Atlantic from east to west
Markham, Beryl: - BERYL MARKHAM (1902-1986) was a racehorse trainer and breeder, aviator, and author. She grew up on her father's horse ranch in Kenya, learning Swahili, Nandi, and Masai, and spear hunting with the local Nandi Murani tribe. In 1933 she became the first woman in Kenya to become a commercial pilot. In 1936 Markham, who was already a well-known figure among in aviation circles, made international news when she became the first woman to make a non-stop solo transatlantic flight from Europe to North America. After a stint in Hollywood, Markham returned to Kenya and trained horses until her death in 1983.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781556703850 |
| ISBN 10 | 1556703856 |
| Title | The Illustrated West with the Night |
| Author | Beryl Markham |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc |
| Year published | 1994-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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