The huntress : the adventures, escapades, and triumphs of Alicia Patterson: aviatrix, sportswoman, journalist, publisher
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Arlen, Alice, 1940-2016,
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Arlen, Michael J.
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New York : Pantheon Books, [2016].
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357 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Main Library - Adult
BIO PATTERSON, A
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Published
New York : Pantheon Books, [2016].
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-339) and index.
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"The fascinating biography of the maverick newspaperwoman, equestrian, aviatrix and intrepid adventurer Alicia Patterson, which follows her exceptional exploits through the first half of the 20th century, from her troublemaking days as the middle child of complicated parents to her successes as publisher of the Pulitzer Prize winning Newsday"-- Provided by publisher.

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Biographies.
Horsemen and horsewomen -- United States -- Biography.
Newsday (Hempstead, N.Y.) -- History.
Patterson, Alicia, -- 1906-1963.
Women adventurers -- United States -- Biography.
Women air pilots -- United States -- Biography.
Women journalists -- United States -- Biography.
Women publishers -- United States -- Biography.