Master of Precision: Henry M. Leland (Great Lakes Books Publication) [Paperback]

Henry M. Leland (Author), Ottilie M. Leland (Author), Minnie Dubbs Millbrook (Author), Allan Nevins (Introduction), Frank E. Hill (Introduction)

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Master Of Precision is the biography of Henry M. Leland who created the Cadillac and the Lincoln automobiles. Master Of Precision contains a mix of information, both private and public, from unpublished manuscripts, letters, newspapers, and trade journals. The text tells the story of this great leader and in doing so, also reveals the ups and downs of the automotive industry, the history and drama of the city of Detroit, and the adventure of a developing industrial age. Henry Leland was a charismatic leader devoted to quality, his biography is highly recommended reading for automotive fans, history buffs, regional scholars, and anyone who appreciates the literary art of the biography. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081432665X
• ISBN-13: 978-0814326657
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,256,801 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Master of Precision, May 16, 2008

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This review is from: Master of Precision: Henry M. Leland (Great Lakes Books Publication) (Paperback)

If you enjoy Automotive History and the underlined history of the true builders of this great industry you'll enjoy this book.
The detail of the lives and sensitivity of the Lelands (father and son) and the team that they formed is remarkable. The precision that they mastered and required of their employees tells of the standards they held for themselves and what they produced is truly amazing.
It also speaks of the less than fair business deals that Henry Ford had in buying a faltering Lincoln Motor Car company from the Lelands and their board members shows the ruthless nature of the early auto business.