H. H. Rogers

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

H. H. Rogers is a biographical book written by Elbert Hubbard. The book tells the story of Henry Huttleston Rogers, an American business magnate and financier who was a key figure in the development of the oil industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Rogers was a close associate of John D. Rockefeller and played a major role in the formation of the Standard Oil Company. The book covers Rogers' early life, his rise to prominence in the oil industry, his philanthropic endeavors, and his personal life. Hubbard provides a detailed account of Rogers' business dealings and his impact on the American economy. The book is a fascinating look at one of the most influential figures in American business history.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Businessmen, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103994.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425342604
• ISBN13: 9781425342609
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"