Paul F. Lambert recounts the remarkable life of Pearl Carter Scott, child aviator, single mother, and revered Chickasaw elder. Born in 1915 and raised in Marlow, Oklahoma, Pearl Carter enjoyed a privileged childhood. Her white father was a gifted businessman who happened to be blind. Her mother was half Chickasaw and half Choctaw. When Pearl was twelve, she met Wiley Post, who was just beginning his aviation career, and he taught the adventurous young girl how to fly.
Read More
Paul F. Lambert recounts the remarkable life of Pearl Carter Scott, child aviator, single mother, and revered Chickasaw elder. Born in 1915 and raised in Marlow, Oklahoma, Pearl Carter enjoyed a privileged childhood. Her white father was a gifted businessman who happened to be blind. Her mother was half Chickasaw and half Choctaw. When Pearl was twelve, she met Wiley Post, who was just beginning his aviation career, and he taught the adventurous young girl how to fly.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s) SIGNED in ink by author on title page beneath his name. Published by the Chickasaw Press, no publication/printing history therefore assume 1st. Copyright 2007. Book interior is clean and bright. Tight binding. Exterior cover is black cloth over boards with gold-toned gilt title: slightly bumped corners, dent on top edge by corners with slight indent following that atop the pages, light stains atop the pages as viewed from the top-does not extend into the book. Dust jacket has minor scuffing and edge wear as well as a price sticker on the reverse. Illustrated with B&W photos. Index. Markings: NONE located on page flip. No unpleasant odors detected. Try as we might, to be careful with our listings, sometimes minor things slip by. Photos available upon request. Dependable seller. Carefully packaged. Prompt shipping includes USPS Tracking. ap.