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Crosley: Two Brothers and a Business Empire That Transformed the Nation

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Crosley
Could NOT Put The Book down until I was DONE!
An extremely well-written and enjoyable adventure
Had a wonderful time with this book!
Crosley

Crosley: Two Brothers and a Business Empire That Transformed the Nation
David Stern , Michael A. Banks , and Rusty McClure
Manufacturer: Emmis Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Architecture in Cincinnati: An Illustrated History of Designing and Building an American City
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Crosley Field (OH) (Images of Baseball)

ASIN: 1578602912

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Set in the vibrant Industrial Age and filigreed with family drama and epic ambition, Crosley chronicles one of the great untold tales of the twentieth century. Born in the late 1800s into a humble world of dirt roads and telegraphs, Powel and Lewis Crosley were opposites in many ways but shared drive, talent, and an unerring knack for knowing what Americans wanted. Their pioneering inventions — from the first mass-produced economy car to the push-button radio — and breakthroughs in broadcasting and advertising made them both wealthy and famous, as did their ownership of the Cincinnati Reds. But as their fortunes grew, so did Powel’s massive ego, which demanded he own eight mansions and seven yachts at the height of the Great Depression. Rich with detailed reminiscences from surviving family members, Crosley is both a powerful saga of a heady time in American history and an intimate tale of two brilliant brothers navigating triumph and tragedy.

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Crosley.......2007-05-31

This was one of the most intersting biog. I have read in a long time. It is hard to believe the brothers could jam that much into just one lifetime and then it was all gone. I heartly recommend this book if you have an interest in one of our most exciting periods.

Could NOT Put The Book down until I was DONE!.......2007-05-14

While growing up in the sixties I went to Crosley field many times. Interesting that Powel, the elder brother, had many issues with parking, and bribed Cinci officials to do something about the parking by threatening to move the team out of the city.
This book is a fascinating snapshot of the elder, driven brother, who was a classic "Idea man" who left the implementation to his brother Lewis, the soft spoken engineer type who made ideas happen, but longed to be a farmer.
Many of their ideas did not pan out, interesting that when Powel threw out an idea they talked about how much money it was ok to lose on an idea before going ahead with it.
When their station WLW was at its peak my dad told me that you could light up a flourescent bulb by standing near the antenna- at their peak they transmitted with 700,000 watts of broadcast power, and could be heard a large distance around the globe.
I literally wasted, no invested, a Sunday with this well written book, and could not put it down until I finished it. The Gearhead in me would have loved some more technical pictures and engineering analysis about their projects. These can be accessed via the web however, and is not a significant fault.
To capture the essence of two dynamic, historical figures and the times they lived in is remarkable, to do so in only 400 some pages is outstanding. WELL DONE!

An extremely well-written and enjoyable adventure.......2007-04-30

I don't read very many biographies but I made an exception with Crosley and I'm glad I did. I just finished it last night and it was one of the most enjoyable reads I've had in quite awhile. The book covers the lives of two brothers, Powel and Lewis Crosley, and their remarkable careers; Powel was the creative genius and Lewis was the hard-working, reliable partner who made everything happen.

So what exactly did these two do? Not a whole lot, other than create radios "for the masses, not the classes", build one of the leading AM radio stations in the country, pioneer and build home refrigeration systems, manufacture explosive devices that helped win World War II, design and manufacture automobiles and own the Cincinnati Reds. (I left a few of the smaller items out, btw.)

If you're from the Cincinnati area you're probably familiar with the Crosley name. The Reds used to play at Crosley Field before Riverfront Stadium opened in 1970 -- that was the extent of my Crosley knowledge prior to reading this great book. Now I feel like a bit of a Crosley expert, primarily because the authors did a fantastic job of assembling the facts and telling the story. There's also a companion website for the book where you can find more information about the authors and loads of Crosley family pictures, including several that aren't in the book.

Even if you're like I was and aren't that familiar with the Crosley family, you owe it to yourself to grab a copy of this and read it cover to cover -- you won't be disappointed.

Had a wonderful time with this book!.......2007-03-26

Could not put it down once I got into it. I enjoyed every single page; what a learning experience. Although I only live near Cincinnati, I love to delve into anything that has to do with Cincy, and this book sped me to the head of the class. Did you know that "sport utility vehicle" was coined by Powel Crosley himself? Betcha didn't! Thanks for a great read.

Crosley.......2007-03-23

This is a very interesting book that tells the story of a true genius and the unsung brother that could make things happen. The Crosley brothers were a team that accomplished major radio first. Anyone interested in the hay day of radio will love this book. It is an easy read that will be hard to put down!

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With Respect to Rfd and Appreciation
Raymond F. Daboll
Manufacturer: Tbw Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0931474000

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A visit with RFD "Ozarkalligrapher."
G. Harvey Petty
Manufacturer: Alpha Beta Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006W93AU

RFD.(Review) : An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal

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RFD.(Review) : An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal
Al Doyle
Manufacturer: Countryside Publications Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00098NFFA
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Countryside & Small Stock Journal, published by Countryside Publications Ltd. on March 1, 1999. The length of the article is 556 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: RFD.(Review)
Author: Al Doyle
Publication: Countryside & Small Stock Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 1999
Publisher: Countryside Publications Ltd.
Volume: 83 Issue: 2 Page: 120(1)

Article Type: Book Review

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The RFD News
Chuck Cecil
Manufacturer: Pine Hill Press, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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RFD,: The changing face of rural America
Wayne Edison Fuller
Manufacturer: Indiana University Press
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Carl Perrin
Manufacturer: Sea Change Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000H9NO3O

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Carl Perrin
Manufacturer: Sea Change Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0962413208

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Rfd: a Story of Farm Life
Charles Allen Smart
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Co.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000M1L92U

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The RFD Golden Jubilee 1896-1946
Gwendolyn M. Aaberg
Manufacturer: Self Published
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Binding: Hardcover
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