Did you know that John Deere sold only three plows in 1837 and 20 years later, sold close to 15,000? Or that Debbie Fields started 20 years ago with a single cookie store in Palo Alto, CA and was so unsuccessful that she had to give her cookies away? This book showcases these and many other business leaders in American history.
Emphasizing the 20th century, this work showcases the lives of 413 visionary men and women who shaped and lived the American dream, spotlighting industrialists, investors, inventors, entertainment moguls, and communications pioneers.
