Henry Ford's Own Story / How a Farmer Boy Rose to the Power that goes with Many Millions, Yet Never Lost Touch with Humanity

Name: Henry Ford's Own Story / How a Farmer Boy Rose to the Power that goes with Many Millions, Yet Never Lost Touch with Humanity
Author: Rose Wilder Lane

By Rose Wilder Lane

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An autobiographical account traces a farm boy's early mechanical curiosity and progression through repairs, machine shops, and experimental automobiles to founding a mass-production company. It emphasizes practical problem-solving, efficiency, and organizational innovations such as assembly-line methods, wage reform, and profit-sharing. Episodes cover learning about electricity and gasoline engines, legal and manufacturing struggles, and principles guiding labor policy and production for the many. Reflections link personal habits and workplace routines to broader ideas about industrial democracy, education through employment, and national preparedness during wartime.

About the Author

Rose Wilder Lane

Rose Wilder Lane was an American author and journalist, known for her contributions to literature and her role in the development of the American frontier narrative. She is best recognized for her book "Diverging Roads," which explores themes of choice and personal growth. Lane was also a prominent figure in the early 20th-century literary scene, contributing to the understanding of American values through her writings. In addition to her fiction, she authored "Henry Ford's Own Story," which reflects her interest in the intersection of industry and humanity. Her work often reflects her belief in individualism and the spirit of self-reliance.