Fighting for space : two pilots and their historic battle for female spaceflight / Amy Shira Teitel.
"The mostly-unknown tale of Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb--two accomplished aviatrixes, one generation apart, who each dreamed of being the first woman in space, but along the way battled their egos, their expectations, and ultimately the patriarchal society that stood between them and the stars"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781538716045
- ISBN: 1538716046
- Physical Description: xxi, 426 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-426). |
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| Subject: | Cochran, Jacqueline. Cobb, Jerrie. Women air pilots > United States > Biography. Air pilots > United States > Biography. Aeronautics > United States > History > 20th century. |
| Genre: | Biographies. |
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Iredell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville Main Library | 920 TEI (Text) | 33114018277095 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"The mostly-unknown tale of Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb--two accomplished aviatrixes, one generation apart, who each dreamed of being the first woman in space, but along the way battled their egos, their expectations, and ultimately the patriarchal society that stood between them and the stars"--
