Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen Hubbard, Elbert 1856-1915 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11" by Elbert Hubbard is a collection of biographical sketches written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses specifically on notable figures in the realm of business, highlighting the achievements and philosophies of influential businessmen. The book aims to explore the ideas and contributions of individuals like Robert Owen and James Oliver, emphasizing their impact on industry and society. At the start of the book, Hubbard presents Robert Owen as a pioneering businessman and social reformer who believed in the moral imperative of creating mutually beneficial business relationships. The text recounts Owen's early life and career, including his return to his hometown after years away and his commitment to improving working conditions and promoting the well-being of employees. The narrative highlights Owen's rejection of exploitation in business practices, his dedication to education, and his vision of an ideal society where the prosperity of individuals is intertwined with the greater good. Following Owen's introduction, the biography of James Oliver begins, detailing his journey as an innovative plow maker and the founding of the Oliver Plow Works, which emphasized quality and utility in farming equipment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Robert Owen -- James Oliver -- Stephen Girard -- Mayer A. Rothschild -- Philip D. Armour -- John J. Astor -- Peter Cooper -- Andrew Carnegie -- George Peabody -- A. T. Stewart -- H. H. Rogers -- James J. Hill. Release date is 2007-11-22 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Annie McGuire, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Biography United States -- Biography Businessmen -- Biography France -- Biography CT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23595 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23595 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133537.0 23595