Fearless Flyer: Ruth Law and Her Flying Machine
Heather Long
This account follows pilot Ruth Law’s November 1916 journey from Chicago to New York. During the trip, she sets an American record for nonstop flight. Unable to buy a larger plane because she is a woman, Law modifies her own aircraft with extra fuel tanks. She plans the route, charts the course, and handles difficult moments in the air. The book also includes photographs and additional information about Law, along with a bibliography, resources, and sources for quoted material.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
