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Hershey : Milton S. Hershey's Extraordinary Life of Wealth, Empire, and Utopian Dreams by Michael D'Antonio (2007, Trade Paperback)

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Extensively researched and vividly written by Pulitzer Prize--winning journalist Michael D'Antonio, Hershey is the fascinating story of the unique American visionary Milton S. Hershey.The name Hershey evokes many things: chocolate bars, the company town in Pennsylvania, one of America's most recognizable brands. But who was the man behind the name? In this compelling biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael D'Antonio gives us the real-life rags-to-riches story of Milton S. Hershey, a largely uneducated businessman whose idealistic sense of purpose created an immense financial empire, a town, and a legacy that lasts to this day. Hershey, the son of a minister's daughter and an irresponsible father who deserted the family, began his career inauspiciously when the two candy shops he opened both went bankrupt. Undeterred, he started the Lancaster Caramel Company, which brought him success at last. Eventually he sold his caramel operation and went on to perfect the production process of chocolate to create a stable, consistent bar with a long shelf life...and an American icon was born. Hershey was more than a successful businessman--he was a progressive thinker who believed in capitalism as a means to higher goals. He built the world's largest chocolate factory and a utopian village for his workers on a large tract of land in rural Pennsylvania, and used his own fortune to keep his workers employed during the Great Depression. In addition, he secretly willed his fortune to a boys' school and orphanage, both of which now control a vast endowment.

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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10
074326410x
ISBN-13
9780743264105
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15038848947

Product Key Features

Book Title
Hershey : Miltons. Hershey's Extraordinary Life of Wealth, Empire, and Utopian Dreams
Author
Michael D'antonio
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Entrepreneurship, United States / 19th Century, Industries / Food Industry, Business
Publication Year
2007
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics, History
Number of Pages
320 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
13.5 Oz

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"A richly detailed biography of the founder and an absorbing history of the Hershey company."-- Hardy Green,BusinessWeek, "Thorough and fair... Hershey is a valuable addition to the literature of American business and philanthropy." -- Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post Book World, "A charming and absorbing account of one of American capitalism's eccentric visionaries."-- Anthony Day, "Los Angeles Times", "A richly detailed biography of the founder and an absorbing history of the Hershey company."-- Hardy Green, "BusinessWeek", "A charming and absorbing account of one of American capitalism's eccentric visionaries."-- Anthony Day,Los Angeles Times, "Thorough and fair...Hersheyis a valuable addition to the literature of American business and philanthropy."-- Jonathan Yardley,The Washington Post Book World, "A charming and absorbing account of one of American capitalism's eccentric visionaries." -- Anthony Day, Los Angeles Times, "A richly detailed biography of the founder and an absorbing history of the Hershey company." -- Hardy Green, BusinessWeek, "Wonderfully written, carefully researched, and full of remarkable stories, this account of an eccentric, gifted -- yet iconic -- American and his times is a historical page-turner, at once instructive and engaging. Hershey is about a lot more than chocolate. Michael D'Antonio's portrait of Milton S. Hershey weaves together exemplary episodes in the history of nineteenth and twentieth century business, community-building, philanthropy, and education." -- Michael B. Katz, Walter H. Annenberg Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania, "Thorough and fair..."Hershey" is a valuable addition to the literature of American business and philanthropy."-- Jonathan Yardley, "The Washington Post Book World"
Table of Content
Contents Introduction 1. The Oak and the Vine 2. Heroic Boys and Men of Industry 3. Wandering 4. Edible Mud 5. Catherine 6. Ego, Eccentricity, and Screwballs 7. "Here There Will Be No Unhappiness" 8. Beneficent Jove 9. A Third Life 10. A Betting Man 11. The End of Innocence 12. Something Like a God 13. The Legacy 14. What Would Milton Do? Notes Acknowledgments Index
Copyright Date
2007
Dewey Decimal
338.7/664153/092 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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5 out of 5 stars
by carol08332Oct 03, 2011
An interesting story that will make you go buy a Hershey bar
I purchased this book because my daughter is a student at the Milton Hershey School and I wanted something that was written by someone not connected to the Hershey organization. This book is an excellent read. It contained far more information then I anticipated and it seems to be well documented. It includes not only the story of Milton Hershey the man but also the complete history of the town of Hershey and many of the current Hershey attractions. It contains information that I had not heard any where else and present some parts of Milton Hershey's life that are not exactly PR friendly. I found this book very informative and it was very interesting to learn about this man's life and legacy.
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by rab-ddsSep 17, 2018
Bio of Milton Hershey so title appropriate
Book in v. good condition and great price Bio of Milton Hershey means a lot to me as my Aunt and Uncle and cousins lived in Hershey where we would visit in the 50's and 60's
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by 2QW_D8z-Rhy@Del...Jun 06, 2007
Hershey By Michael D'Antonio
I bought this book because I am distant relative on Hershey. I loved the way it was written. I felt like I was a part of the story.

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