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Uncommon Friends: Life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles Lindbergh
Uncommon Friends Life with Thomas Edison Henry Ford Harvey Firestone Alexis Carrel and Charles Lindbergh
Author: James D. Newton
Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel and Charles Lindbergh were twentieth century giants known personally by very few. In this compelling memoir, James Newton recalls a lifetime of friendship with all of them — a friendship that began when he was only twenty years old and head of development of Edison Park in Fort Mey...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780156926201
ISBN-10: 0156926202
Publication Date: 6/1989
Pages: 384
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3.6 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Harvest/HBJ Book
Book Type: Paperback
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It would be surprising to get close to one of the uncommon friends, but four? I especially enjoyed the time the author spent during the rise of the Firestone Company. I was enlightened about the role of Charles Lindbergh in the pre-WWII years as well. I highly recommend the book.


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