West With the Night by Beryl Markham
The book is a memoir of a British-born woman who grew up in Kenya during the early 20th century. She recounts her unconventional upbringing, her passion for horses, and her career as a bush pilot. The narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the African landscape and wildlife, as well as her personal adventures and encounters. The book culminates with her historic solo flight across the Atlantic from east to west.
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- Published
- 1942
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 280-320
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 8th on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- 85th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- 2007th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- 75 Books by Women Whose Words Have Changed the World (Women's National Book Association)
- The Best Travel Books of All Time, According to Authors (Condé Nast)