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The cover of “The Case of Antonio Meucci & The Telephone: Just the Facts,” by Frances R. Curcio and Myra Zarnowski. (Courtesy\/Frances R. Curcio)Staten Island Advance<\/p>\nSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 Forever proud of her Italian roots, this Arrochar resident has always had a passion for her heritage and cultural background.<\/p>\n
Over the year\u2019s she\u2019s manifested that loyalty through her work, her family values, and her extensive travels to the \u201cold country.\u201d<\/p>\n
And as a Ph.D and a professor emerita of secondary mathematics education at Queens College, she\u2019s embodied a strong work ethic and represents the qualities and traditions associated with Italy \u2014 and her work overall. <\/p>\n
So much so, that Frances R. Curcio was moved to co-author a children\u2019s book together with Myra Zarnowski, also a professor emerita at Queens College specializing in social studies and children\u2019s literature \u2014 important disciplines that she applied to guide the development of the book \u2014 says Curcio.<\/p>\n
The book is titled, \u201cThe Case of Antonio Meucci and the Telephone: Just the Facts.\u201d<\/p>\n
Curcio presented a copy of the book to Borough President Vito Fossella in his office at Borough Hall.<\/p>\n
The cover of “The Case of Antonio Meucci & The Telephone: Just the Facts,” by Frances R. Curcio and Myra Zarnowski. (Courtesy\/Frances R. Curcio)Staten Island Advance<\/p>\n
CURCIO PRESENTS HER BOOK TO BOROUGH PRESIDENT FOSSELLA<\/p>\n
Curcio explained that the borough president is recognized in her work for spearheading House Resolution #269, affirming Meucci\u2019s role in the development of the telephone.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis book highlights an important but little-known story, the life of Antonio Meucci and his claim to have invented the telephone,\u201d Curcio continued. <\/p>\n
\u201cOne might wonder why this is still relevant today, but it really is. New facts and evidence can sometimes show that what we once believed to be true isn\u2019t accurate. The authors present the facts about Antonio\u2019s experiments and inventions and pose some questions for the readers to consider as they think about these facts. The readers can then determine their own opinion and share their newfound knowledge with others.\u201d<\/p>\n
Curcio added that she made a stop at the St. George Branch of the New York Public Library to donate a copy of the book.<\/p>\n
THE BACKGROUND OF THE BOOK<\/p>\n
Because of her longtime love of history, Curcio, who\u2019s a member of the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, was moved to visit the home of Giuseppe Garibaldi in Italy.<\/p>\n
Garibaldi\u2019s primary residence is on the Island of Caprera, part of the La Maddalena archipelago \u2014 a group or chain of islands clustered together \u2014 off the coast of Sardinia, where he spent the last 26 years of his life.<\/p>\n
The complex, known as the Compendio Garibaldino, has now become a museum.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing a member of the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum is helping me to understand and appreciate my Italian heritage,\u201d Curcio said in speaking of her journey. \u201cThe treasure trove of mid-to-late nineteenth century artifacts related to the friendship of Italian liberator Giuseppe Garibaldi, the \u2018hero of two worlds,\u2019 and Antonio Meucci, the true inventor of the telephone, has contributed to my desire to learn more and to connect with my rich history. <\/p>\n
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Frances Curcio poses with\u00a0Mahani Teave, Easter Island’s pianist and founder of the Toki School for Music and Art, who’s holding a copy of Fran’s book to give to her daughter Tahai. (Courtesy\/Frances Curcio)Staten Island Advance<\/p>\n
BOOK PRESENTATIONS<\/p>\n
Curcio said she\u2019ll also be presenting a complimentary copy of her book to a select number of attendees at the Garibaldi-Meucci\u2019s Museum\u2019s 37th Annual Fundraiser Luncheon at LiGreci\u2019s Staaten on Saturday, Nov. 8 at noon.<\/p>\n
She also noted she\u2019ll host a book presentation at the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. <\/p>\n
The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum is located at 420 Tompkins Ave. in Rosebank.<\/p>\n
Curcio\u2019s book is available on amazon.com<\/p>\n
For additional information, contact the museum at 718 442-1608 or visit www.garibaldimeuccimuseum.com<\/p>\n
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