The B. F. Goodrich Story Of Creative Enterprise 1870-1952

The B. F. Goodrich Story Of Creative Enterprise 1870-1952 is a book written by John Lyon Collyer that details the history of the B. F. Goodrich Company, a tire and rubber manufacturing company that was founded in 1870. The book covers the company's growth and development over an 82-year period, from its humble beginnings as a small rubber factory in Akron, Ohio, to its emergence as a major player in the tire and rubber industry.The book delves into the company's innovative spirit and its commitment to research and development, which led to the creation of many groundbreaking products and technologies. It also explores the challenges and obstacles that the company faced over the years, including the Great Depression and World War II.Throughout the book, Collyer provides detailed accounts of the key figures and events that shaped the company's history, including the role of B. F. Goodrich himself, as well as the contributions of other notable figures such as Charles Goodyear and Harvey Firestone.Overall, The B. F. Goodrich Story Of Creative Enterprise 1870-1952 is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of one of America's most successful and innovative companies. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American business and industry.Delivered At A National Newcomen Dinner Of The Newcomen Society At New York.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.

Author: John Lyon Collyer
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d
ISBN: 9781428660649

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