James Oliver (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425342517)

""James Oliver"" is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard that tells the story of James Oliver, an American inventor and businessman who revolutionized the agricultural industry with his invention of the chilled iron plow. The book chronicles Oliver's life, from his humble beginnings in Indiana to his rise as a successful entrepreneur and innovator. It explores his early struggles with poverty and his determination to succeed, as well as his passion for improving farming methods and his tireless work to perfect his plow design. The book also delves into the challenges Oliver faced in the business world, including competition from rival companies and the difficulties of navigating the rapidly changing economic landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Overall, ""James Oliver"" is a fascinating portrait of a pioneering figure in American history, whose contributions to agriculture continue to impact the industry to this day.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Businessmen, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103994.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.

Author: Elbert Hubbard, Fra Elbert Hubbard
ISBN-10: 1425342515
ISBN-13: 9781425342517
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d