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.
The 845th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 427
Since this book was first published in 1942, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 427.0.
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