Henry Ford's Own Story

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 in 1917. The book chronicles the life of Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, from his humble beginnings as a farmer's son to his rise as one of the most powerful and influential men in the world.The book explores Ford's early life on a farm in Michigan, his fascination with machinery and mechanics, and his eventual move to Detroit, where he began working in the emerging automobile industry. It also delves into his struggles and triumphs as he built his own company, revolutionized the automobile industry, and became one of the wealthiest men in America.Despite his immense success, the book emphasizes how Ford never lost touch with his roots and remained committed to improving the lives of ordinary people through his innovations and philanthropy. The book also touches on some of Ford's controversial views and actions, including his anti-Semitic beliefs and his attempts to control the lives of his employees.Overall, Henry Ford's Own Story provides a fascinating look at the life of one of America's most iconic figures and sheds light on the complex legacy of a man who shaped the modern world in countless ways.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.