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William F. Trimble

In this biography, William F. Trimble examines the pioneering work of Glenn Curtiss, a key figure in the development of the airplane during the early part of the century. This book's careful examination of his partnership with the Navy breaks new ground in revealing significant new details of his contributions. Curtiss helped meet the special requirements of the service for aircraft, particularly those with the potential for operating with naval vessels at sea or in conducting long-distance flights over water. He also was instrumental in training the first naval aviators. Curtiss and the Navy continued their collaboration through World War I, reaching a climax in 1919 with the first transatlantic flight of the famed Navy-Curtiss NC flying boat. This book addresses the broader implications of the Curtiss-Navy collaboration in the context of the longstanding trend of government-private cooperation in the introduction and development of new technologies. It also helps lay to rest the persistent myth that the Navy resisted the introduction of aviation.

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Anton Treuer

"Based on interviews Treuer conducted with ten elders, this anthology presents the elders' stories transcribed in Ojibwe with English translation on facing pages. Treuer introduces each speaker, offering a brief biography and noting important details concerning dialect or themes; he then allows the stories to speak for themselves. And from them we learn about the distant past."--BOOK JACKET.

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Henry A. Pochmann and E. N. Feltskog

"Mahomet and His Successors," a book by Washington Irving published in 1850, provides a historical overview of the life of Muhammad and his successors, aiming to present a digestible narrative of the Prophet and Islamic traditions for a general audience. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Author: Washington Irving, a prominent American author known for works like "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Publication Date: 1850. Focus: The book explores the life of Muhammad (also spelled Mahomet in the title) and the individuals who followed him, offering a historical account of Islam's early development. Intended Audience: Irving aimed to create a work suitable for a family library, presenting the facts and traditions surrounding Muhammad in an accessible and flowing narrative. Content: The book includes both historical facts and the legends and traditions that became part of Oriental literature, along with a summary of Muhammad's faith. No Claims to Novelty: Irving states that he doesn't claim to present groundbreaking research or new facts, but rather to make the known information about Muhammad and his successors easily understandable. Background: Irving began researching the topic as early as 1827, while working on his biography of Christopher Columbus.

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Ann Hinkle Gable

Biography of Anthony Jacob Henckel who was baptized 27 October 1668 in the Mehrenberg Lutheran Church in Mehrenberg, Nassau, Germany. He was the second child and first son of Georg Henckel. Anthony became a minister for the Lutheran Church and married Elizabeth Dentzer. They immigrated to America ca. 1716, settled in Pennsylvania and became the progenitors of the early Henckel family in America.