Roy D. Chapin: The Man Behind the Hudson Motor Car Company (Great Lakes Books)

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Product Description: Now back in print, this is the only biography devoted to the life and career of Roy D. Chapin—one of the foremost figures in the history of Detroit's independent automotive industry.

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Insightful Book
Reviewer: George E. Stewart , Date of review: August 23, 2006
Avg. Customer Rating: 4 Stars

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

THis is a great biography of a great man who is little known. His contributions to American life go far beyond HUdson Motor Car Co. Well written, easy read. A couple of redunencies that make you think you've read that before but doesn't detract at all from the book. A must for any enthusiasts library.
Spellbinder!!!
Reviewer: Peter Hassan (San Francisco, CA), Date of review: November 05, 2004
Avg. Customer Rating: 5 Stars

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

What a great read! This is a fascinating account of a true pioneer of the auto industry. Well written tale of the early days when cars really were crafted by hand and bootstrapping really meant something. Reminds me of the early days of tech--these guys were the Bill Gates of their era. Truly gripping account of a nascent industry.