Henry Ford's Own Story

Henry Ford's Own Story is a biography written by Rose Wilder Lane in 1917 that tells the tale of Henry Ford's rise from a humble farmer boy to one of the most powerful and wealthy men in America. The book explores Ford's early life, including his upbringing on a farm in Michigan, his early interest in mechanics, and his eventual move to Detroit to work as an apprentice machinist. Lane also delves into Ford's career as an inventor and businessman, chronicling his creation of the Model T automobile and the establishment of the Ford Motor Company. Along the way, Lane highlights Ford's unique leadership style, which emphasized innovation, efficiency, and worker empowerment. Despite his immense wealth and success, Lane argues that Ford never lost touch with his humanity, remaining committed to improving the lives of ordinary Americans through his business ventures and philanthropic efforts. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of one of America's most iconic figures, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American business and industry.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.