""The Firestone Story: A History Of The Firestone Tire And Rubber Company"" is a comprehensive account of the rise and fall of one of America's most iconic companies. Author Alfred Lief traces the history of Firestone from its humble beginnings as a small rubber company in Akron, Ohio, to its position as a global leader in tire manufacturing and beyond. Lief explores the company's early struggles, its pioneering innovations in tire design and manufacturing, and its rapid expansion into new markets and industries. He also ...
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""The Firestone Story: A History Of The Firestone Tire And Rubber Company"" is a comprehensive account of the rise and fall of one of America's most iconic companies. Author Alfred Lief traces the history of Firestone from its humble beginnings as a small rubber company in Akron, Ohio, to its position as a global leader in tire manufacturing and beyond. Lief explores the company's early struggles, its pioneering innovations in tire design and manufacturing, and its rapid expansion into new markets and industries. He also delves into the personal lives of the Firestone family and their impact on the company's culture and business practices. Along the way, Lief examines the many challenges that Firestone faced, including labor disputes, government regulation, and fierce competition from other tire manufacturers. Ultimately, ""The Firestone Story"" is a fascinating and engaging look at one of America's most storied companies and the people who made it great.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.
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Good. Dust jacket shows shelf ear with small tear. Edges shows shelf wear and minor foxing. Pages are clean and intact. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN:
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Fair. 437p. A dark blue cloth hardcover book in POOR CONDITION. Edges lightly worn and bottom edge dampstained. Endpapers are tanned. LACKS THE FRONTISPIECE AND ALL PLATES. Faint musty smell inside. Text is unmarked and binding is tight. OFFERED AS-IS.
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A History of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. NY, &c: Whittlesey House, [1951]. 437p. Color frontispiece portrait, halftone plates. 24x16cm, blue morocco, gilt lettering & lines. Daniells, Studies in Enterprise 350. Short tear in spine tip, else fine.
