The Spirit of St. Louis

The book is divided into two sections: 'The Craft' and 'New York to Paris'.

In 'The Craft', Lindbergh describes his career as an airmail pilot, the conception, planning, and construction of the Spirit of St. Louis aircraft, and the challenges he faced.

The second section provides a detailed hour-by-hour account of his 33-hour solo flight from Roosevelt Field in New York to Le Bourget field in Paris, including his experiences with navigation, storms, fuel calculations, and the psychological challenges of staying awake during the flight.

The narrative also includes flashbacks to his childhood, college years, and early aviation career.