First, I would like to apologize to Peter and the rest of you fine folks. When Peter graciously agreed to the posting of book reviews the plan was for at least one per week. The well laid plans of mice and men ...
With that out of the way -
CHRYSLER, FORD, DURANT, AND SLOAN
H. Eugene Weiss
196 pages, soft cover
$35.00
McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers
www.mcfarlandpub.comWith this book a lifelong passion for unraveling automotive history, almost four decades of employment with Daimler Chrysler, and three years organizing the archives for the Chrysler division of that company come together in a masterful tale.
Though a bit dry in its telling this book provides an in depth look behind the curtain at the foundations of the American automobile industry. There is, however, more here than one would suspect.
If you have a curiosity about things automotive, are interested in automotive history, or are in need of inspiratinal ideas to get your business off the ground this book is for you.
Reprinted courtesy of Cars & Parts and Jim Hinckley at
www.route66chronicles.blogspot.com
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