Marshall Field

By Orison Swett Marden

Book Overview

Marshall Field is a biography written by Orison Swett Marden that chronicles the life of Marshall Field, a prominent businessman and entrepreneur in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores Field's early life, including his upbringing in Massachusetts and his move to Chicago, where he would eventually establish his department store empire. Marden delves into Field's business strategies and innovations, such as his emphasis on customer service and his development of the ""one-price"" system. The book also examines Field's personal life, including his marriage to Nannie Scott and his philanthropic endeavors. Marden paints a portrait of a man who was driven, innovative, and dedicated to both his business and his community. Overall, Marshall Field provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most successful entrepreneurs.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: How They Succeeded, by Orison Swett Marden. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076615307X.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: 1162819022
• ISBN13: 9781162819020
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 18 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"