阿米利亚·埃尔哈特

1、阿米利亚埃尔哈特历史上第一个飞跃大西洋的女飞行员 Category/分类 艺术 生活 健康 音乐 传记类 传记 体育 娱乐休闲 Title/书名 AMELIA EARHEART: THE MYSTERY SOLVED Author/作者 ELGEN M. LONG & MARIE K. LONG内容简介：阿米利亚埃尔哈特（1897-1937） 1928年，她成为第一位飞越大西洋的女乘客。然后在1932年，她成为第一位飞越大平洋的女性驾驶员。1934年，埃尔哈特驾机从夏威夷飞往加利福尼亚州，此前已经有10位飞行员在这段旅程上丧命。1937年夏天，埃尔哈特和她的导航员弗雷德努南，试图完成世界航空史

2、上第一次环球飞行的壮举，不幸的是她在完成三分之二的航程时，在太平洋的国际日期变更线附近突然神秘失踪。事后，救险人员在大面积海域进行了营救工作。遗憾的是，埃尔哈特和导航员努南以及他们的飞机，都消失得无踪无影。64年过去了，她的飞机以及遗体都遍寻不见，于是，各种各样的说法陆续产生。有人说：埃尔哈特驾机飞回了美国，隐姓埋名，终老余生；有人说，她和一位当地土著渔夫共结连理；也有人说：她被日本人杀死了；还有人说：她这次飞行是进行间谍活动，她的失踪也和间谍活动有关；更有人说，她被外星人带到了某个超时空要塞。然而，不管是哪一种解释，都没有具体的证据可以证明。在过去那个时代并没有很多女性驾驶员，她的行为鼓励了

3、其他女性，促使她们勇于追求她们的梦想。这是项极为重要的改变，因为当时的女性并没有什么工作机会。阿米利亚埃尔哈特启发了世世代代的女性，让她们勇于尝试过去的女人从未做过的事。The mystery surrounding Amelia EarhartAwho disappeared in the Pacific along with her navigator while attempting to fly around the world in June 1937Ahas long haunted the popular imagination. Myth and investigative r

4、eporting have variously claimed that she became a housewife in suburban New Jersey or a spy for the Defense Department who was captured by the Japanese. In this new investigation, which draws upon 25 years of research and recently rediscovered logs of Earharts last radio transmissions, the Longs cla

5、im to have solved the mystery of her disappearance. The information that they present is convincing but less than startlingAessentially, Earhart and her navigator, after hitting a lot of bad weather, ran out of gas. In this respect, the book will appeal only to die-hard Earhart fans. The mystery asi

6、de, the Longs detailed look at Earharts career and the history of early aviation affords a host of other pleasures, chief among them a nearly moment-by-moment description of the fatal flight itself. Communicating their love of flying and the sheer sense of adventure early flyers experienced, the Lon

7、gs create a tense and at times hair-raising narrative out of the simple routines and extraordinary perils of piloting the primitive aircraft of the early 20th century. While their attention to detail may not grip casual readers who are uninterested in minute descriptions of the mechanics of early pl

8、anes, the authors present a complete picture of Earharts fate and offer a tribute to her bravery and risk taking. 4-city author tour; 20-city radio satellite tour. REVIEW:At last, an in-depth account that finally lays the Amelia Earhart mystery to rest. Elgen and Marie Long lead us through the final

9、 flight and prove conclusively that Earhart and Noonan simply missed Howland Island, ran out of fuel, and set down in the sea. A must-read of a rock-solid verdict.-Clive CusslerFor those interested in learning all there is to know about Amelia Earharts final flight, the Longs have done a remarkably

10、thorough job of pulling it together.-Kevin OBrien, The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)The quiet expertise and painstaking intelligence of this book area tribute to all aviators and a real gift to aviation history.-Reeve LindberghAmelia Earhart: The Mystery Solved is a true turner. With compelling evidence

11、in hand, Elgen and Marie Long demonstrate their mastery of the Earhart story, navigational technique, and pure logic to show the tragic reason for her loss and to offer the hope that her plane can be found. An utterly fascinating account of one of modern aviations most famous mysteries.-Walter Boyne

12、, former director, National Air and Space MuseumThe most levelheaded and persuasive book about Amelia Earharts disappearance of all.-Adam Woog, The Seattle TimesThe definitive study of its subject.-Kirkus ReviewsMay I suggest that you quickly find this book in your favorite bookstore or library, sit

13、 in a comfortable chair and live through those final days and last hours of Earharts fateful flight? Only then can you fully appreciate the remarkable research and writing of the Longs.-Milton R. Shils, The Philadelphia InquirerReading this book is like sinking into an adventure story. The stakes ar

14、e high and the two main characters are charismatic, brave and charming. Anyone interested in aviation, or the power of women to inspire, should read it and take note, despite its tragic ending.-David R. Richards, The Indianapolis StarThe Longs create a tense and at times hair-raising narrative out o

15、f the simple routines and extraordinary perils of piloting the primitive aircraft of the early 20th century.-Publishers WeeklyCompelling.-Carolyn See, The Washington Post and The International Herald Tribune Numerous authors have written about the Earhart tragedy. None possess the qualification of Elgen M. Long. -Calvin Bass, Tulsa World A book thats hard to put down. -Edward C. Fennell, The Post and Courier (Charleston, SC)All best,RubyRights Department in Shanghai officeBig Apple Tuttle-Mori Agen