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Fordlandia

Fordlandia

The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City
Business & EconomicsHistory
Pages
432
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the untold story of Henry Ford's ambitious and ultimately doomed venture to build a utopian American town in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This book explores the clash of cultures and the desperate attempt to preserve a bygone American ideal amidst the challenges of a foreign land. It's a fascinating look at a unique chapter in industrial and social history.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveComplexIntellectual
Fish Out of WaterSurvival

Genres

Business & Economics History Politics & Society

Authors

G
Grandin

Grandin is a historian who writes about the intersection of business and culture. He is the author of Fordlandia, a historical study of Henry Ford's failed rubber plantation in the Amazon.

G
Greg Grandin

Greg Grandin is a historian who writes about Latin American politics and United States foreign policy. His books include Fordlandia, The Empire of Necessity, and Empire's Workshop.