Henry Ford's Own Story: How A Farmer Boy Rose To The Power That Goes With Many Millions, Yet Never Lost Touch With Humanity (1917)

Henry Ford's Own Story: How A Farmer Boy Rose To The Power That Goes With Many Millions, Yet Never Lost Touch With Humanity is a biographical book written by Rose Wilder Lane and published in 1917. The book tells the story of Henry Ford, the famous American industrialist who revolutionized the automobile industry and changed the course of American history. The book begins with Henry Ford's childhood on a farm in Michigan, where he developed an interest in machines and mechanics. It then follows his journey as he moved to Detroit and started working for various machine shops, eventually leading to his creation of the Ford Motor Company. The book explores Ford's innovative ideas, including his development of the assembly line and the Model T, which made automobiles affordable for the average American.Despite his immense success and wealth, the book emphasizes how Ford remained grounded and never lost touch with his humanity. It also delves into Ford's personal life, including his relationship with his wife and children.Overall, Henry Ford's Own Story is a fascinating biography that provides insight into the life of one of America's most influential figures. It offers a glimpse into the mind of a man who changed the world and serves as an inspiration to entrepreneurs and innovators everywhere.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.