{"title":"Charles K. Hyde","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our dedicated collection for \u003cstrong\u003eCharles K. Hyde\u003c\/strong\u003e, a celebrated author renowned for his meticulous research and engaging writing style. Hyde's works primarily focus on the influential figures in the early American automotive industry, particularly spotlighting the distinguished \u003cem\u003eDodge Brothers\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an academic career that combines history and engineering, Hyde brings a unique perspective to his biographies. His books are not just a retelling of events; they are insightful journeys into the entrepreneurial spirit and mechanical ingenuity that defined the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes highly-regarded titles such as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dodge Brothers: The Men, the Motor Cars, and the Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Hyde delves deeply into the lives of John and Horace Dodge. Known for their remarkable contributions to the automobile industry, the Dodge brothers were pioneers whose vision and tenacity brought them success, despite the challenges of their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those with a keen interest in American history, automotive evolution, or the story of entrepreneurial triumph, Charles K. Hyde's biographies are an essential addition to your library. Immerse yourself in this captivating historical narrative and discover the impact of the Dodge brothers through Hyde's compelling storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-dodge-brothers-by-charles-k-hyde-9780814332467","title":"The Dodge Brothers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the start of the Ford Motor Company in 1903, the Dodge Brothers supplied nearly every car part needed by the up-and-coming auto giant. After fifteen years of operating a successful automotive supplier company, much to Ford's advantage, John and Horace Dodge again changed the face of the automotive market in 1914 by introducing their own car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dodge Brothers automobile carried on their names even after their untimely deaths in 1920, with the company then remaining in the hands of their widows until its sale in 1925 to New York bankers and subsequent purchase in 1928 by Walter Chrysler. The Dodge nameplate has endured, but despite their achievements and their critical role in the early success of Henry Ford, John and Horace Dodge are usually overlooked in histories of the early automotive industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharles K. Hyde's book \u003cem\u003eThe Dodge Brothers: The Men, the Motor Cars, and the Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e is the first scholarly study of the Dodge brothers and their company, chronicling their lives—from their childhood in Niles, Michigan, to their long years of learning the machinist's trade in Battle Creek, Port Huron, Detroit, and Windsor, Ontario—and examining their influence on automotive manufacturing and marketing trends in the early part of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHyde details the brothers' civic contributions to Detroit, their hiring of minorities and women, and their often anonymous charitable contributions to local organisations. Hyde puts the Dodge brothers' lives and accomplishments in perspective by indicating their long-term influence, which has continued long after their deaths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most complete and accurate resource on John and Horace Dodge available, \u003cem\u003eThe Dodge Brothers\u003c\/em\u003e uses sources that have never before been examined. Its scholarly approach and personal tone make this book appealing for automotive historians as well as car enthusiasts and those interested in Detroit's early development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47358022385900,"sku":"9780814332467","price":98.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25622843482477.jpg?v=1772760123"},{"product_id":"the-dodge-brothers-by-charles-k-hyde-9780814332474","title":"The Dodge Brothers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the start of the Ford Motor Company in 1903, the Dodge Brothers supplied nearly every car part needed by the up-and-coming auto giant. After fifteen years of operating a successful automotive supplier company, John and Horace Dodge again changed the face of the automotive market in 1914 by introducing their own car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dodge Brothers automobile carried on their names even after their untimely deaths in 1920, which led to its sale in 1925 to New York bankers and subsequent purchase in 1928 by Walter Chrysler. Hyde not only details the brothers' lives and influence on automotive manufacturing and marketing trends in the early part of the twentieth century but also their civic contributions to Detroit, their hiring of African Americans and women, and their often anonymous charitable contributions to local organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their achievements and their critical role in the early success of Henry Ford, John and Horace Dodge are usually overlooked in histories of the early automotive industry, but Hyde has put them front and centre again to appropriately credit their lasting legacy in \u003cem\u003eThe Dodge Brothers\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47358022418668,"sku":"9780814332474","price":72.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25622913482477.jpg?v=1772760138"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/charles-k-hyde.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}