Also it helped because it told things about fords life that others might not know. Henry ford books biography and list of works author of my life. With his rambling mouth and his volatile passions and. The unofficial ford historian, who coincidentally enough is named ford r. Do you feel these books in any way distort the picture of the true man. Keep in mind that the book was written before ford was forced to abandon some of the other principles espoused in the book, such as preventing ford motor company employees from. Henry ford ford, henry, 18631947 the online books page. These are also very personal accounts of henry fords life.
If you are looking for a written reference as a primary source of information on henry ford, i really dont have one to recommend. Although ford did not invent the automobile or the assembly line, he developed and manufactured the first automobile that many middle class americans. Ford was accused by many jews, along with deterding and greuger, to be a financial backer of the hitler movement in germany. Unfortunately, four months later the united states entered world war 2, and henry fords dream of using soybased products to build cars ended. Henry ford was one of eight children of william and mary ford. Fords antisemitism american experience official site pbs. Bob casey, automotive historian and curator of transportation at the henry ford, offers up some insight into the many books written on auto pioneer henry ford. Pertaining to henry ford, it discusses how he started the ford company and the inventions created as a result of it. In doing so, he changed the life of many people that now have access to a car. The 238page book documents the early days in the 1900s when the hospital had ten physicians and a capacity of forty eight patients to its evolution as the flagship institution of a. Diner is a prolific author and has written many books about.
This is one of the books in the history maker bios series. Oct 11, 2016 books by henry ford several autobiographical accounts were published during henry fords lifetime. Quotations by henry ford, american businessman, born july 30, 1863. Ford made his debut in fiction in 1995 with who in hell is wanda fuca. Books by henry ford several autobiographical accounts were published during henry fords lifetime. Likewise, history books celebrate its founder henry ford as one of the nations greatest industrialists. He was an outspoken and virulent hater of jews and an unabashed fan of hitler. List of books and articles about henry ford online. See all books authored by henry ford, including the international jew, and my life and work, and more on. Henry ford profiles the events that shaped his personal philosophy, and the challenges he overcame on the road to founding the ford motor company. My life and work by henry ford, samuel crowther and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Henry ford july 30, 1863 april 7, 1947 was an american industrialist, the founder of the ford motor company, and sponsor of the development of the as.
Many books written about henry ford either vigorously attack him, or grant him extraordinary praise for his accomplishments. Henry fords classic treatise on life and business written by the legendary inventor and industrialist who pioneered the american automotive industry, my life and work is a unique combination of memoir and business treatise. Books about history, innovation, diy, cars and cookbooks. Henry fords most popular book is my life and work the autobiography of henry ford. After attending oneroom public schools during the winter months from 1871 to 1879, ford was barely proficient in reading and writing from the mcguffey readers, but he excelled in arithmetic. After attending oneroom public schools during the winter months from 1871 to 1879, ford was barely proficient in reading and writing from the. Henry ford books list of books by author henry ford thriftbooks. Henry ford and the ford motor company will forever be identified with early 20th century american industrialism. Henry fords antisemitic views echoed the fears and assumptions of many americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Henry ford was born july 30, 1863, on a farm in greenfield township, michigan.
Piches new book, the four trials of henry ford, four landmark court cases reveal the dark side of fords legal clashes and the quirks of his character and personality that ushered his image in the publics imagination from mechanical savant and populist sage to isolated, imperious bigot. Though his inventions were remarkable, it was his ideas and his processes which really brought about the most change. My life and work an autobiography of henry ford the international jew today and tomorrow ford ideals the case against the little. Ford, henry 30 july 186307 april 1947, automobile manufacturer, was born on a farm in springwells now greenfield township, wayne county, michigan, the son of william ford and mary litogot. For the health and safety of our staff, the henry ford and its stores are closed to the public following best practices outlined by the cdc. The younger henry ford moved quickly to restructure and modernize the company, which had slipped from the worlds largest automobile manufacturer in 1920 to number three in the u. Nov 01, 2007 written by the legendary inventor and industrialist who pioneered the american automotive industry, my life and work is a unique combination of memoir and business treatise. By creating the first automobile that middleclass americans could afford, he converted the automobile from an expensive curiosity into an accessible conveyance that would profoundly impact the. The peoples tycoon henry ford and the american century. Written in conjunction with samuel crowther, my life and work chronicles the rise and success of one. This is the best book i have read about the founding of the american automobile industry and the selden patent battle.
In straightforward and inviting prose, henry ford describes his early life as a mechanically inclined farmers son, the inner workings of his famed motor company, and the. Two of his favorites both of which can be found in the henry ford museum store and. Both of these books are very balanced accounts of the true henry ford. Henry ford was born in a small village and was molded by his parochial rural origins. The first 75 years by patricia scollard painter 1997 was written to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the hospital celebrated in 1990.
From the bestselling author of hotel on the corner of bitter and sweet comes a powerful novel, inspired by a true story, about a boy whose life is transformed at seattles epic 1909 worlds fair. Before he became a published author, ford worked as a creative writing teacher. This informational picture book biography, focuses on another side of henry ford. Ford, henry 18631947, automobile manufacturer american. Aug 25, 2016 if you are looking for a written reference as a primary source of information on henry ford, i really dont have one to recommend. For twelveyearold ernest young, a charity student at a boarding school. Ford ideals this is a autobiography written by henry ford. He measures the worth of a business or government by the service it provides to all, not the. Henry ford ford, henry, 18631947 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article ford, henry, 18631947, contrib. Books by henry ford author of my life and work goodreads. The two best books youll ever read on henry ford blog the.
Henry ford is an american icon who was also a nazi sympathizer with rabid antisemitic views. Fords page in the dearborn independent by henry ford. My life and work is the autobiography of henry ford. Henry ford autobiography my life and work animated book. Discover librarianselected research resources on henry ford from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic. Before the kardashians, thomas edison and henry ford made road trips the engines of their celebrity in fort worth author. He was the creative force behind an industry of unprecedented size and wealth that in only a few decades permanently changed the economic and social character of the united states. The international jew by henry ford, paperback barnes. Given the enormous number of books written about ford, its good to read this summary. He introduced large manufacturing plants and used standardized components. Henry ford 18631947 was an american industrialist, the founder of the ford motor company, and sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production. Ford attended a oneroom school for eight years when he was not helping his father with. His father, william ford 18261905, was born in county cork, ireland, to a family which emigrated from somerset, england in the 16th century.
Read an excerpt from the four trials of henry ford bookglow. The henry ford museum store offers a distinctive selection of gift items including prints, posters, clothing and accessories, books, jewelry and more. Henry ford 30 july 1863 1947 was an american influential industrialist who revolutionized the automobile production industry by being the first to utilize economies of scale manufacturing methods. The fact is henry ford was out of control, speaking, endorsing and publishing foolish and hatefull, biased ideology, based on his library, consisting of three or four books, including mcguffey, emerson and the bible. In an odd way, i realize that i began learning so much about henry ford because i studied the life of thomas edison. Ford is an american novelist of crime fiction and thriller novels. Despite this humble origin and his lack of a higher education he essentially invented the mass produced automobile and changed the face of america with his invention. A 100 year legacy 2015 is a coffee table book celebrating the health systems 100 year anniversary. These books however, though reflecting his views, were not actually written by ford himself. However his son, edsel, is a more likely nazi collaborator, he died in 194.
This engrossing book is an objective biography of henry ford, and it. I think curcio was evenhanded in his handling of mr. Written in conjunction with samuel crowther, my life and work chronicles the rise and success of one of the greatest american entrepreneurs and businessmen. Henry ford ford, henry, 18631947 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article ford, henry, 18631947, contrib the amazing story of henry ford, the ideal american and the worlds most famous private citizen. Bryan, mentions the dahlingers in his book, beyond the model t. Ford was a resolute opponent of roosevelts policy of. Apr 19, 2018 henry ford was an american influential industrialist who revolutionized the automobile production industry by being the first to utilize economies of scale manufacturing methods. Watts, who has also written a biography of walt disney, thinks that this was part of. Although ford did not invent the automobile or the assembly line, he developed and manufactured the first automobile that many middle class americans could afford. Later in life ford publicly recanted his antisemitic fulminations. In spring 1920, ford began using his personal newspaper, the dearborn independent, to chronicle what he considered the jewish menace. The hfc eshleman library provides places to explore, research, discuss, and create new information. Henry ford autobiography my life and work animated. Henry ford books list of books by author henry ford.
His series characters include leo waterman and frank corso each series with a distinct writing style. Ford bryan, who lives in dearborn, michigan, has written five books about henry ford, including the fords of dearborn, henrys lieutenants, beyond the model t, and henrys attic. Evangeline dahlinger remained henrys mistress for some time, and was said to have had quite a bit of influence behind many of henrys. This helped the project by giving first hand information by henry ford about henry ford. They seem somewhat out of synch with most of his philosophy so it isnt clear where they came from. Project gutenberg offers 61,057 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android, and iphone. The writing is straightforward and clear, and easy to read. Under his leadership, ford motor corporation became the engine of the american economy and one of the nations most iconic brands. This particular book depicts the one hundred year history of the ford company.
Browse audiobooks written by henry ford sorted by best. Indeed, the implicit claim of wattss admirable book is almost inarguable. Fords antisemitism american experience official site. Henry ford july 30, 1863 april 7, 1947 was an american industrialist and business magnate, founder of the ford motor company and chief developer of the assembly line technique of mass production. Abraham lincoln was president of the 24 states of the union, and jefferson davis was president of the 11 states of the confederacy. Books by ford, henry sorted by popularity project gutenberg. Henry ford held and voiced some extremely ugly antisemitic views. Tom peracchio, even if henry ford invented nothing he changed everything.
Henry ford was not only one of americas great industrialists, he was also one of americas great haters. The two best books youll ever read on henry ford blog. Russ banham is a famous american writer, journalist, and reporter who has written 19 books. Throughout his memoir, he stresses the importance of tangible service and physical production over relative value as judged by profits and money. The eldest ford soon retired again when his grandson, henry ford 2d, 191787, b. Before the kardashians, thomas edison and henry ford made. Books by ford, henry sorted by popularity project gutenberg books by ford, henry sorted by popularity.
Writing with verve and objectivity, david lewis focuses on the fame. Henry ford july 30, 1863 april 7, 1947 was an american industrialist, the founder of the ford motor company, and sponsor of the. Before the kardashians, thomas edison and henry ford made road trips the engines of their celebrity in fort worth author jeff guinns book, the vagabonds. Henry ford has 89 books on goodreads with 504 ratings.
The international jew is a fourvolume set of antisemitic booklets or pamphlets published and distributed in the early 1920s by henry ford, the american industrialist and automobile manufacturer. According to some trial testimony, none of this work was written by ford, but he allowed his name to be used as author. List of books and articles about henry ford online research. A complete and authentic account of his life and surpassing achievements chicago. He was born on the family farm near dearborn, michigan, then a town eight miles west of detroit. Henry ford has 89 books on goodreads with 534 ratings. Apr 03, 2020 henry ford, american industrialist who revolutionized factory production with his assemblyline methods.