The Vagabonds
The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's Ten-Year Road Trip
What's it about
Ever wondered what two of history's greatest minds talked about on vacation? Imagine being a fly on the wall as Henry Ford and Thomas Edison—the titans of modern industry—left their empires behind for a ten-year road trip across America. Discover the secrets shared between these two geniuses as they camped in the wilderness. You'll learn about their surprising friendship, their fierce debates on the future, and the simple, powerful ideas they developed far from the boardroom that you can apply to your own life and career.
Meet the author
Jeff Guinn is a New York Times bestselling author and the preeminent biographer of some of modern American history's most iconic and controversial figures. A former investigative journalist, he excels at unearthing the forgotten human details behind larger-than-life personalities. This unique skill allows him to reveal the intimate friendship and untold adventures of industrial titans like Ford and Edison, bringing their legendary road trips to vivid life for a new generation of readers.
What's it about
Ever wondered what two of history's greatest minds talked about on vacation? Imagine being a fly on the wall as Henry Ford and Thomas Edison—the titans of modern industry—left their empires behind for a ten-year road trip across America. Discover the secrets shared between these two geniuses as they camped in the wilderness. You'll learn about their surprising friendship, their fierce debates on the future, and the simple, powerful ideas they developed far from the boardroom that you can apply to your own life and career.
Meet the author
Jeff Guinn is a New York Times bestselling author and the preeminent biographer of some of modern American history's most iconic and controversial figures. A former investigative journalist, he excels at unearthing the forgotten human details behind larger-than-life personalities. This unique skill allows him to reveal the intimate friendship and untold adventures of industrial titans like Ford and Edison, bringing their legendary road trips to vivid life for a new generation of readers.
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