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.
LATEST
H.H. Bennett: The Photographer Who Put Wisconsin Dells on the Map
A photographic pioneer, Henry Hamilton Bennett captured the wild spirit of Wisconsin and launched an enduring American tourist empire.
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Glenn Miller: Swing, Service, and an Enduring Mystery
The trombone-loving composer, conductor, and showman joined the U.S. military as an act of patriotism, setting in motion the choice that would end his life.
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Maria Tallchief: Ballet, Discipline, and an Enduring American Legacy
With hard work and determination, the Osage native put American ballet in the spotlight on the world stage.
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Joseph Pulitzer: At the Forefront of American Journalism
Pulitzer’s rags-to-riches story captured the luck and determination characterized by pioneering immigrants.
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Katherine Stinson: Precision, Nerve, and the Art of Flight
An American aviatrix is remembered for her contributions as a pioneer in flight.
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George Rawlings and the Glove That Helped Change Baseball
An elusive St. Louis entrepreneur and a revolutionary partnership transformed a crude hand accessory into baseball’s most sentimental tool.
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Charles Curtis: The Kansan Who Became Vice President
Although little-known, Curtis’s rise to power to the country’s second-highest executive office is a source of inspiration.
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Bret Harte: The Writer Who Struck Literary Gold in the American West
Though later overshadowed by Mark Twain, Bret Harte helped establish the American West as fertile ground for literature.
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Clarence Birdseye: The Naturalist Behind America’s Frozen-Food Revolution
Inspired by Arctic observations, Clarence Birdseye revolutionized groceries with rapid-freezing technology that made frozen food a household staple.
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