Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11 by Elbert Hubbard
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"Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11" by Elbert Hubbard is a collection of biographical sketches written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses specifically on notable figures in the realm of business, highlighting the achievements and philosophies of influential businessmen. The book aims to explore the ideas and contributions of individuals like Robert Owen and James Oliver, emphasizing their impact on industry and society. At the
start of the book, Hubbard presents Robert Owen as a pioneering businessman and social reformer who believed in the moral imperative of creating mutually beneficial business relationships. The text recounts Owen's early life and career, including his return to his hometown after years away and his commitment to improving working conditions and promoting the well-being of employees. The narrative highlights Owen's rejection of exploitation in business practices, his dedication to education, and his vision of an ideal society where the prosperity of individuals is intertwined with the greater good. Following Owen's introduction, the biography of James Oliver begins, detailing his journey as an innovative plow maker and the founding of the Oliver Plow Works, which emphasized quality and utility in farming equipment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen |
| Contents | Robert Owen -- James Oliver -- Stephen Girard -- Mayer A. Rothschild -- Philip D. Armour -- John J. Astor -- Peter Cooper -- Andrew Carnegie -- George Peabody -- A. T. Stewart -- H. H. Rogers -- James J. Hill. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Annie McGuire, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Businessmen -- Biography |
| Subject | France -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23595 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23595-0 |
| Release Date | Nov 22, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3396 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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