Henry Ford And Greenfield Village

Henry Ford and Greenfield Village is a book written by William Adams Simonds that provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of Henry Ford, as well as his creation of Greenfield Village. The book explores Ford's early life, his rise to success as the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and his passion for preserving American history through the creation of Greenfield Village.Simonds delves into the details of Ford's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his controversial views on social and political issues. The book also examines Ford's business practices, including his use of assembly line production and his efforts to improve worker conditions.The second half of the book focuses on Greenfield Village, which Ford created as a living history museum to showcase American life and culture from the 17th to the early 20th century. Simonds provides a detailed history of the village, including the acquisition of historic buildings and artifacts, the creation of exhibits, and the ongoing challenges of maintaining and expanding the site.Overall, Henry Ford and Greenfield Village is a fascinating look at the life of one of America's most influential entrepreneurs and his lasting impact on the preservation of American history.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.