industrialists

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industrialists

W. K. Kellogg

2007
Presents a brief biography of W.K. Kellogg, creator of the original Kellogg's Corn Flakes; and chronicles his life, family, and events that led to his successful business in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Henry Ford

2007
Describes the life and accomplishments of Henry Ford, discussing his childhood, early fascination with machines, invention of the Model T, and work at the Ford Motor Company.

Henry Ford

1980
Briefly discusses his career, early 20th century industrial development, mass production, and the role of motor transport.

Masters of enterprise

giants of American business from John Jacob Astor and J.P. Morgan to Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey
1999
Profiles twenty-five individuals who have been brilliantly successful in commerce, manufacturing, or finance, most becoming fabulously wealthy in the process, and discusses their contributions to the practice of American business.

John Deere

2006
Fact-packed book about the tractor that has worked America's fields for more than 100 years.

Henry Ford

an unauthorized biography
2001
Biography of Henry Ford, famous for building the internal combustion engine, which he later used to create the automobile.

Henry Ford

2003
Photographs and text provide facts about the life of Henry Ford, inventor of the first modern car and the assembly line.

W.K. Kellogg

2003
Introduces the life of W.K. Kellogg, who invented cold cereal, founded the company that makes much of the cereal in the United States, and established a foundation to help people.

John D. Rockefeller

oil baron and philanthropist
2001
A biography of John D. Rockefeller, the world's first billionaire, discussing his rise from humble origins to become owner of the Standard Oil Company, and looking at his business tactics, as well as his philanthropic activities.

The Industrial Revolution

2004
Profiles fifteeen men and women who were at the center of the Industrial Revolution.

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