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
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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‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’: The Song That Became Baseball’s National Anthem
The beloved anthem of America’s favorite pastime was written on a Manhattan subway in 1908 by a man who barely knew the sport.
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James Bowie: Frontier Honor, Hard Reality, and a Last Stand at the Alamo
The man, the legend, lives on—as well as his knife.
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Forged in Iron: Eliphalet Remington II and the Weight of a Name
The popular brand has gone beyond its initial scope and endures long after its maker.
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From Books to Beauty: David McConnell’s Fragrant Pivot to Avon
How a door-to-door book salesman turned a free perfume sample into the global Avon empire.
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Pepsi: Caleb Bradham’s Unfinished Invention
From a small pharmacy in North Carolina, a global consumer brand is launched.
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Iron and Fire: William Harley and the Ride Into America’s Cultural Identity
The Harley-Davidson brand has become synonymous with the American spirit, as foretold by the enterprising start of its founders.
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John Stetson: The Man Who Topped the West
A New Jersey hatter’s son with tuberculosis went west for a cure, invented a tough felt hat for sun and rain, and created the symbol of the American cowboy.
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Horace Dodge: The Mechanical Force Behind an American Name
Horace Dodge was the quiet mechanical genius who built the rugged engines and precision parts that helped launch the Dodge brand.
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Francis Bellamy: The Minister Who Gave America Its Pledge
A simple 1892 pledge distilled American ideals into a daily ritual that still binds a changing nation.
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