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Bell the Inventor and the Father
Elsie May Bell Grosvenor recalls her father Alexander Graham Bell through humorous family memories and pivotal moments. The account highlights his devotion to the deaf, scientific curiosity, nocturnal work habits, and warmth as a parent, with anecdotes from Baddeck and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosvenor
Gilbert Grosvenor
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Alexander Graham Bell
Papa
J. A. D. McCurdy
Baddeck
Cape Breton
N. S
Scotland
Mr. McCurdy
Cape Breton Island
Father
Melville Belle Grosvenor
Charles
Alexander Graham Bell Fairchild