TY - BOOK N2 - James Newton is an extraordinary man who formed friendships with several men who helped shape the 20th century. His associations found him a witness to the unveiling of Ford's new V-8 engine; discussing humanity with the father of modern surgery, Alexis Carrel; and in prewar France with the Lindbergh family. Illustrated. AB - James Newton is an extraordinary man who formed friendships with several men who helped shape the 20th century. His associations found him a witness to the unveiling of Ford's new V-8 engine; discussing humanity with the father of modern surgery, Alexis Carrel; and in prewar France with the Lindbergh family. Illustrated. T1 - Uncommon friends :life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel & Charles Lindbergh / DA - ©1987. CY - San Diego, Calif. : AU - Newton, James D. ET - 1st ed. CN - CT220 CN - CT220 PB - Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, PP - San Diego, Calif. : PY - ©1987. N1 - Includes index. ID - 1388200 KW - Friendship. KW - Vriendschap. SN - 0151927537 SN - 9780151927531 SN - 0156926202 SN - 9780156926201 TI - Uncommon friends :life with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel & Charles Lindbergh / ER -