Ocean State Libraries

Born on a small farm in rural Michigan, Henry Ford’s humble beginnings were no match for his ambition. Ford quickly created a manufacturing dynasty, bringing affordable cars to the masses and forever changing America and the American workplace. Who Was Henry Ford? details his meteoric rise, and explains how the genius behind the assembly line and the Model T shaped modern American industry.

A brief biography of Henry Ford with emphasis on how he came todevelop fast, sturdy, and reliable racing cars that eventually gave him the idea for his Model T.

A detailed look at the creation of Henry Ford's Model T automobile, including its assembly line production.

This lively narrative explores the complex nature of a true visionary--Henry Ford--and features archival photographs from the Benson Ford Research Center and carefully selected quotes from Henry Ford himself.

Sketches the life of the inventor and businessman who with hard work and an innovative mind changed the car industry in ways that will never be duplicated.

A brief biography of the man whose Model T automobile made the gasoline powered car affordable to Americans.

A biography of the engineer and industrialist whose innovative methods enabled his company to build and mass-produce reliable and inexpensive automobiles and whose latter years were devoted to establishing a museum reflecting American life before the advent of machines.

The life of Henry Ford emphasizing the creation and growth of the Ford Motor Company and its impact on the American economy.

Discusses the early life of Henry Ford, including his moving to the big city and his success as an inventor, engineer, and pioneer of the automobile.

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