"Ruth Law Thrills a Nation" pages 386-403

By Don Brown

Summary

Late in 1916, stunt pilot Ruth Law set out to break the one-day distance record by flying from Chicago to New York City.

Vocabulary

feat: an amazing deed

heroine: a woman who has done something very brave or helpful

hospitality: friendly treatment of guests or strangers

refused: would not do

spectators: people who watch

stood: was unchallenged

Spelling Words

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