Lincoln Ellsworth

Lincoln Ellsworth. Self: Luftskibet 'Norge's flugt over polhavet. Engineer, aviator and explorer Lincoln Ellsworth was born into a prominent Chicago family--his father was responsible for building one of the earliest skyscrapers in Chicago, the Ellsworth Building--and grew up in a wealthy and privileged environment (the family home had its own art gallery). His mother died when he was just eight years old. His father's widespread business interests kept him away...