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 899th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1942
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 280-320
- Words
- 78,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 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)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- The Best Travel Books of All Time, According to Authors (Condé Nast)
- 75 Books by Women Whose Words Have Changed the World (Women's National Book Association)