Lady Daredevils: American Women and Early Aviation
Lady Daredevils: American Women and Early Aviation is Barbara Ganson’s history of women’s roles in early aviation and the social change surrounding their work. It covers aviators and industry contributors, including test pilots, flight-school owner-operators, and airport managers, as well as record-setting flights and aviation fashion.
At a glance
- Examines women’s roles across early aviation, including flying and the work of running flight schools and airports.
- Connects aviation careers and record-setting flights to changing social expectations and the New Woman ethos.
- Discusses how airwomen’s clothing reflected evolving attitudes toward traditional roles and career ambitions.
Reference price: $29.95
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Its subject extends beyond pilots to include people who helped build and operate the early aircraft industry.
- The history links aviation milestones with wider changes in women’s social and working lives.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | University of Illinois Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | July 29, 2026 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 300 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0252089316 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0252089312 |
| Weight listed | 1.01 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.12 x 0.68 x 9.25 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of women’s history and early aviation history.
- Those interested in the social and career barriers faced by women in aviation.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Lady Daredevils cover?
It follows women’s contributions to early aviation, including piloting, flight-school and airport work, record-setting flights, and changes in social expectations.
Does the book focus only on pilots?
No. The description also names flight-school owner-operators, airport managers, and women in other roles that affected the aircraft industry.
What are the listed publication details?
The listing gives University of Illinois Press as publisher, English as the language, a First Edition, and 300 pages. It lists a publication date of July 29, 2026.
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