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.
Henry Ford (1863 â 1947), one of the most influential industrialists in history, ushered in the era of mass-production at the turn of the century, making the automobile available to the middle and working classes. In doing so, he shaped the culture of America forever.