My Life and Work (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161361704)

My Life and Work is an autobiography written by Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company. The book covers his life from his childhood in rural Michigan to his rise as one of the most successful entrepreneurs of the early 20th century. Ford shares his personal experiences and insights into the development of the automobile industry, including the creation of the Model T and the assembly line. He also discusses his philosophy on business, including his belief in treating workers well and the importance of innovation. The book provides a unique perspective on the early days of the automobile industry and the life of one of its most influential figures.1922. What is the idea? The beginning; What I learned about business; Starting the real business; Secret of manufacturing and serving; Getting into production; machines and men; Terror of the machine; Wages; Why not always have good business? How cheaply can things by made? Money and goods; Money, master or servant? Why be poor? Tractor and power farming; Why charity? Railroads; Things in general; Democracy and industry; What we may expect.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: Henry Jr. Ford, Samuel Crowther
ISBN-10: 1161361707
ISBN-13: 9781161361704
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 294
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d