"There is nothing of the autocrat in Judge Gary's make-up. He is human-humane. He often smiles-his smile is famous. He seldom frowns. There are no hard lines in his face and his blue eyes are kindly." -B.C. Forbes, Men Who Are Making America (1919) The Life of Elbert Gary (1926) is one of several biographies of prominent industrialists written by Ida Tarbell. The subject, Elbert Gary, was a lawyer and businessman who was greatly admired for his success in helping organize the United States Steel Corporation. Although he had ...
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"There is nothing of the autocrat in Judge Gary's make-up. He is human-humane. He often smiles-his smile is famous. He seldom frowns. There are no hard lines in his face and his blue eyes are kindly." -B.C. Forbes, Men Who Are Making America (1919) The Life of Elbert Gary (1926) is one of several biographies of prominent industrialists written by Ida Tarbell. The subject, Elbert Gary, was a lawyer and businessman who was greatly admired for his success in helping organize the United States Steel Corporation. Although he had a reputation for improving working conditions and wages, he was also held responsible for triggering a steel strike in 1919 by his opposition to unions.
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Add this copy of The Life of Elbert H. Gary: The Story of Steel to cart. $30.46, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 1905 by Cosimo Classics.
Add this copy of The Life of Elbert H. Gary the Story of Steel. 1925 to cart. $40.00, very good condition, Sold by Powell's Books Chicago rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES.
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Very Good. 1925. Hardcover. 8vo. Cloth, no dj. Maroon cloth, gilt stamped on front board, spine. 355 numbered pp. Spine age-toned; minor scuffing to boards. Previous owner's bookplate on f.f.e.p. Occasional, light foxing to plates. Else fine. A nice, clean copy. Very Good. (Subject: Americana & Regional History).
Add this copy of The Life of Elbert H. Gary: the Story of Steel to cart. $59.95, good condition, Sold by CorgiPack rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fulton, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1925 by D. Appleton.
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Good. No Jacket. Size: 0x0x0; Dust jacket condition: No Jacket. Waer to extremities. Endpapers split. Very nice and clean. Text free of highlighting and writing. 361 pages.
Add this copy of The Life of Elbert H. Gary: the Story of Steel 1925 to cart. $73.00, new condition, Sold by Leather Book Shop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Delhi, DELHI, INDIA, published 2023 by Facsimile Publisher.
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New in New jacket. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2023, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1925. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: -english, Pages: -417. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request.
Add this copy of The Life of Elbert H. Gary: the Story of Steel to cart. $106.95, very good condition, Sold by Peninsula Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Traverse City, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1925 by Appleton.
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Very Good. The life story of this Indiana steel pioneer by one of America's foremost historians who was given access to Gary's papers for this book. This copy has a LEATHER BINDING. A very pretty leather bound copy with gilt decorated spine, green cloth boards and leather corners. Top edge is gilt. Spine is a sunned to brown from green, but looks great. A nice collectible or presentation copy.; B&W Illustrations; 4to 11"-13" tall; 361 pages.
Add this copy of The Life of Elbert H. Gary: the Story of Steel to cart. $48.10, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1905 by Cosimo Classics.
Add this copy of The Life of Elbert H. Gary: the Story of Steel to cart. $61.00, very good condition, Sold by Crabtree's Collection rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sebago, ME, UNITED STATES, published 1935 by Appleton.
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Photos. VG. Laid in copy of Elbert Gary's will, printed by Detroit Trust Co with tipped in frontis of Gary. Maroon binding, gilt lettering. Judge Gary was Chief Executive Officer of the United States Steel Corporation. Owner name & notations, corners bumped, spine lettering rubbed.
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