In 1921, Bessie Coleman was the first woman of African American and Native American descent to receive an international pilot's license. She was famous for her inspiring talks given to only nonsegregated audiences and her daring air tricks, including the "loop the loop". • letterpress printed cover, printed in teal ink on snocone blue (French Paper) 100# recycled paper • sewn stitched binding with red thread, opens flat • measures approximately 4.125"x6.375" • 56 blank, recycled pages • 2 rounded corners • packaged in a clear cello sleeve