The Firestone Story: A History Of The Firestone Tire And Rubber Company (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258009731)

""The Firestone Story: A History Of The Firestone Tire And Rubber Company"" is a comprehensive account of the rise and fall of one of America's most iconic companies. Author Alfred Lief traces the history of Firestone from its humble beginnings as a small rubber company in Akron, Ohio, to its position as a global leader in tire manufacturing and beyond. Lief explores the company's early struggles, its pioneering innovations in tire design and manufacturing, and its rapid expansion into new markets and industries. He also delves into the personal lives of the Firestone family and their impact on the company's culture and business practices. Along the way, Lief examines the many challenges that Firestone faced, including labor disputes, government regulation, and fierce competition from other tire manufacturers. Ultimately, ""The Firestone Story"" is a fascinating and engaging look at one of America's most storied companies and the people who made it great.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: Alfred Lief
ISBN-10: 1258009730
ISBN-13: 9781258009731
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2011
Pages: 492
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d