Henry Ford's Own Story by Rose Wilder Lane
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"Henry Ford's Own Story" by Rose Wilder Lane is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the life of Henry Ford, illustrating how he rose from humble beginnings as a farmer's son in Michigan to become a multimillionaire and a pioneering figure in the automotive industry. The narrative emphasizes Ford's deep commitment to community and his mechanical ingenuity, offering insights into his philosophies regarding business, labor, and
humanity. The opening of this biography introduces Henry Ford's early life, beginning with his birth on a hot summer day and highlighting his father's diligent farming practices. The narrative paints a picture of a close-knit family dynamic, emphasizing the hard work and determination that characterized Ford's childhood. As a boy, Ford harbors a fascination for machinery, exhibiting early signs of his inventive mind through misadventures and engagement in mechanical tasks. His curious nature drives him to explore the inner workings of timepieces, leading to a passion for engineering that ultimately sets the stage for his future innovations in the automotive world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lane, Rose Wilder, 1886-1968 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Henry Ford's Own Story How a Farmer Boy Rose to the Power that goes with Many Millions, Yet Never Lost Touch with Humanity |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Ford, Henry, 1863-1947 |
| Subject | Automobile industry and trade -- United States -- History |
| Subject | Businesspeople -- United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46121 |
| Release Date | Jun 28, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 664 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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