Uncommon Friends: Life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles Lindbergh

Newton, James

ISBN 10: 0156926202 / ISBN 13: 9780156926201

Published by Harcourt, Inc., San Diego, 1987

About this Item

8vo, 368 pp.

Seller Inventory # 082690

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Uncommon Friends: Life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles Lindbergh
• Publisher: Harcourt, Inc., San Diego
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0156926202
• ISBN 13: 9780156926201
• Binding: softcover
• Illustrator: Illus. with photos
• Edition: Later prt.
• Condition: Fine copy
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science & Engineering

About this title

Synopsis

James Newton's Uncommon Friends is "a delightful portrayal of five great men who shared special friendships and common visions" (Booklist).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 Meyers, Florida.Based on Newton's diaries, recollections, and extensive correspondence, Uncommon Friends is a unique opportunity to share a view of the personal side of some legendary historical figures.

About the Author

James Newton (1905-1999) had a long career as real estate developer, conservationist, cowboy, soldier, corporate executive, labor dispute negotiator, and friend par excellence.