On Your Left, The Milky Way was written by Dorothy Kaucher who was born in St. Joseph. This a a book of short stories about her frontier ancestors or her personal experiences. Especiallly included are stories of her adventures in flying including Wake Island before WWII.
Kaucher was educated in St. Joseph and at the University of Missouri as well as other Universities. She taught at the U. of MO and other colleges. This book is based on stories her grandfather told her when she was growing up. She always dreamed of flying and finally was able to do so in the 1920's--short flights and continuing through the years in bigger and faster planes and finally coast to coast. She continues to weave history and early reminiscences into her story.
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