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
Sylvester Graham and His Graham Cracker
A 19th-century social activist was ahead of his time in promoting moderation and and restraint to achieve a more spiritual life.
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Chester Gould: The American Dreamer Who Drew Dick Tracy
The Dick Tracy comic strip displayed how good could prevail through courage and integrity.
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Orville Gibson: The Luthier Who Gave Music Its Modern Voice
The Gibson guitar is a symbol of dynamic sound in the popular music industry.
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Rubber and a Good Doctor: Benjamin Franklin Goodrich
Civil War surgeon B.F. Goodrich indulged his entrepreneurial talent to found a great American company.
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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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Sylvester Graham and His Graham Cracker
A 19th-century social activist was ahead of his time in promoting moderation and and restraint to achieve a more spiritual life.
|
Chester Gould: The American Dreamer Who Drew Dick Tracy
The Dick Tracy comic strip displayed how good could prevail through courage and integrity.
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Orville Gibson: The Luthier Who Gave Music Its Modern Voice
The Gibson guitar is a symbol of dynamic sound in the popular music industry.
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Rubber and a Good Doctor: Benjamin Franklin Goodrich
Civil War surgeon B.F. Goodrich indulged his entrepreneurial talent to found a great American company.
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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.
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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.
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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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