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Pancho: The biography of Florence Lowe Barnes

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I believe the contents in "Pancho" were very well researched, and the book includes much information I didn't know about one of my heroines. However, I firmly believe that the book could have used a good editor because of mistakes such as "maid of honor" appearing as "made of honor". This is one of about a dozen. Also, somewhere along the line, the author loses interest or something because the writing becomes sketchy, or perhaps the author is unable to progress smoothly from one very blatant item of research to another. In other words, she dumps research on us without having it flow--it simply becomes one statement after another with no connecting threads. The contents notwithstanding, the book was somewhat difficult to read through due to stopping along the way because of a misused word or sentences such as, "Pancho was livid with rage." Duh-h-h. Perhaps people are used to reading illiterate books these days, but I'm not. Unfortunately.

This is an excellent story of one of the pioneer women pilots. An often overlooked personality, "Pancho" Barnes helped open doors for today's women. From privilege to poverty, Pancho experienced it all. A truly unique character and her well written story.

This is the most well researched book I have ever read. Very well written and easy to understand, it is a must read.

This book bought used took 3 weeks to receive. It did not give a picture of the cover which is different from the former version I had seen. I think maybe a older printing, but it is in good shape and I am happy to have found it.