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Ernest K. Gann
AuthorBooks · Second hand1910-1991
Ernest Kellogg Gann was an American aviator, author, sailor, and conservationist. He is best known for his novels and memoirs about early aviation and nautical adventures. Some of his more famous aviation novels include The High and the Mighty and Island in the Sky, both of which were turned into Hollywood movies starring John Wayne. Gann's classic memoir of early commercial aviation, Fate Is the Hunter, is still in print today and considered by many as one of the greatest aviation books ever written. Some of Gann's nautical-themed novels include Fiddler's Green and Soldier of Fortune, which were also turned into major motion pictures.
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Birth
1910
Death
1991
First book
1961
Years writing
65
Ernest K. Gann combined his passion for aviation with literature, becoming a benchmark for flight-related narratives.
His most acclaimed work, Fate is the Hunter, reflects his deep personal experience as a professional pilot.
Throughout his prolific career, he wrote a total of 34 works exploring historical and fictional themes.
In addition to his role as a novelist, he excelled as a screenwriter and film producer in the American industry.
Born in Lincoln in 1910, his literary legacy remains an essential reference for lovers of adventure and history.