The Greek term elegeia (Greek: á¼Î»ÎµÎ³ÎµÎ¯Î±; from á¼Î»ÎµÎ³Î¿Ï, elegos, lament) originally referred to any verse written in elegiac couplets and covering a wide range of subject matter (death, love, war). The term also included epitaphs, sad and mournful songs, and commemorative verses.
Henry Ford was born in 1863 on a farm in rural Michigan â near Detroit. From an early age he expressed an interest in mechanical devices. He was given a pocket watch at the age of 15 and he developed a reputation for being an experienced watchmaker.
Edsel Bryant Ford (November 6, 1893 â May 26, 1943) was the only son of Henry Ford and president of Ford Motor Company from 1919 to his death in 1943. His eldest son was Henry Ford II.Edsel worked closely with his father, as sole heir to the business, but was keen to develop cars more exciting than the Model T (Tin Lizzie), in line with his personal tastes.Even as president, he had trouble persuading the older man to allow any departure from this formula.dsel worked closely with his father, as sole heir to the business, but was keen to develop cars more exciting than the Model T (Tin Lizzie), in line with his personal tastes. Even as president, he had trouble persuading the older man to allow any departure from this formula.