The Early Years <Tab/>America's famous aviatrix Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24, 1897 at her grandparents' home in Atchison, Kansas. Her grandfather, Alfred Otis was one of the leading citizens of Atchison. Amy Earhart, having suffered a miscarriage in an earlier pregnancy, returned to her parents' home to await the birth of Amelia. Her father, Edwin Earhart remained with his law practice in Kansas City during this period. A sister, …showed first 75 words of 3138 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3138 total…Amelia regularly sent letters to George at stops along her route. These were published in the book "Last Flight". On an end piece of the book is a note from her to George... "Please know I am quite aware of the hazards...I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail their failure must be but a challenge to others."