People of Destiny - Charles Lindbergh

Description: "People of Destiny - Charles Lindbergh" by Kenneth G. Richards - Hardcover (oversized 8-3/4" x 11-1/4") - Published in 1968 by Children's Press - 95 pages (many great black & white photos and illustrations) - NEAR MINT condition. This is one of the "People of Destiny" series, an outstanding series of books on great men and women of the 20th century. In an age of great American heroes: Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, Red Grange, Charles Lindbergh was the greatest of them all. In 1927 he made the first solo airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean. He left Roosevelt Field in New York on 20 May 1927, piloting a plane named The Spirit of St. Louis. 33 1/2 hours later he landed in Paris to a hero's welcome and permanent international fame. In 1932 Lindbergh's son was kidnapped and later found dead; the case became a public sensation. A German immigrant named Bruno Hauptmann was convicted of the crime and executed, though in the years since some have claimed he was wrongly accused. During 1939 and 1940 Lindbergh was a vocal opponent of American entry into World War II. However, after the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor he joined the war effort, eventually flying 50 combat missions in the Pacific. His 1953 autobiography "The Spirit of St. Louis" won the Pulitzer Prize. In later years Lindbergh and his wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, were well-known as advocates for environmental conservation. Remember, this book is in NEAR MINT condition. No collection of books on Charles Lindbergh is complete without this one. Check out the scan for the great cover. You won't be disappointed. Don't get left out; this book is long out of print! NO RESERVE. All previous buyers of my biographies have been completely satisfied. I have many others available; please inquire. The book will be sent via media mail in the USA to minimize shipping. I will combine shipping to reduce charges for multiple items. Priority mail is also available. If interested, please inquire. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.com. Please see my auctions and my eBay store for a wide variety of sports and non-sports collectibles. All items are packed with care to insure safe delivery. Please contact me if you have any questions. 2-1-06 -- 18.0 NO GP Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.

Price: 9.99 USD

Location: Santa Ana, California

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