Brian D'Ambrosio
Author
Brian D’Ambrosio is a prolific writer of nonfiction books and articles. He specializes in histories, biographies, and profiles of actors and musicians. One of his previous books, "Warrior in the Ring," a biography of world champion boxer Marvin Camel, is currently being adapted for big-screen treatment.
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Ernest Thayer: Reluctant Author of America’s Favorite Baseball Poem
The comic ballad ‘Casey at the Bat’ entertained the country while actor DeWolf Hopper took it around the country.
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James Dwight Dana: The Man Who Gave Minerals Their Order
A fascination with minerals took a young American throughout the world to systemize this natural resource.
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Ralph Teetor: The Blind Visionary Who Changed Driving Forever
Teetor had a gift for resolving practical problems with unique inventions.
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Henri de Tonti Carved His Name on a Continent
The explorer’s artificial iron limb was a symbol of strength as he traveled through North America.
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Robert Goddard: An Inventor Who Reached for the Stars
This scientist believed that space travel was not science fiction but destiny.
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Constantino Brumidi: ‘Michelangelo of the Capitol’
An immigrant and political exile from Italy spent a quarter century painting the national capital and its buildings with works of art.
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Ghirardelli Made Life Better One Chocolate at a Time
An Italian merchant established one of America’s earliest and longest operating confectionary companies.
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The First Indianapolis 500 and the Man Who Invented the Rearview Mirror
In addition to being a top driver, Ray Harroun was an engineering visionary whose innovations shaped the worlds of motorsports and the automotive industry.
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The Storied Saga of Smokey Bear
A badly burned cub, rescued from a New Mexico fire, became a symbol of safety and prevention and one of the country’s most endearing advertising images.
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Gene Sarazen: The Life of ‘The Squire’
An immigrant’s son taught himself the game of golf to become one of the sport’s most colorful, dynamic personalities.
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Ernest Thayer: Reluctant Author of America’s Favorite Baseball Poem
The comic ballad ‘Casey at the Bat’ entertained the country while actor DeWolf Hopper took it around the country.
|
James Dwight Dana: The Man Who Gave Minerals Their Order
A fascination with minerals took a young American throughout the world to systemize this natural resource.
|
Ralph Teetor: The Blind Visionary Who Changed Driving Forever
Teetor had a gift for resolving practical problems with unique inventions.
|
Henri de Tonti Carved His Name on a Continent
The explorer’s artificial iron limb was a symbol of strength as he traveled through North America.
|
Robert Goddard: An Inventor Who Reached for the Stars
This scientist believed that space travel was not science fiction but destiny.
|
Constantino Brumidi: ‘Michelangelo of the Capitol’
An immigrant and political exile from Italy spent a quarter century painting the national capital and its buildings with works of art.
|
Ghirardelli Made Life Better One Chocolate at a Time
An Italian merchant established one of America’s earliest and longest operating confectionary companies.
|
The First Indianapolis 500 and the Man Who Invented the Rearview Mirror
In addition to being a top driver, Ray Harroun was an engineering visionary whose innovations shaped the worlds of motorsports and the automotive industry.
|
The Storied Saga of Smokey Bear
A badly burned cub, rescued from a New Mexico fire, became a symbol of safety and prevention and one of the country’s most endearing advertising images.
|
Gene Sarazen: The Life of ‘The Squire’
An immigrant’s son taught himself the game of golf to become one of the sport’s most colorful, dynamic personalities.
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