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Imagine reading thoughtful essays that show the heart of business, shining through honest work, fairness, and the pleasure of creating something valuable.
Within these twenty-five essays, Elbert Hubbard focuses on a more personal, human side of commerce. He suggests that trades and transactions can inspire cooperation, understanding, and even kindness.
Readers follow his thoughts as he encourages a more thoughtful approach to business that blends practical skill with caring and sincerity. These pages invite you to consider how honest effort and an eye for quality can transform everyday work into something fulfilling.
Title: The Romance of Business
Author: Elbert Hubbard
Publication Date: 1917
Publisher: The Roycrofters at their shop in East Aurora, N.Y.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 140
Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
Language: English
Condition: The front board has stains and wear, and the pages have smudges, but the text is legible. The book is halfbound in green leather with gilt-titled green boards. Please review all photos for details.
Elbert Hubbard, founder of the Roycroft artisan community, was known for his ability to fuse artistry with enterprise. At the time this book was published, he guided a small print shop into a celebrated center for artistic and social progress. His influence helped shape an environment where crafts, ideas, and fairness thrived.
This book encourages you to think differently about how we trade, create, and serve others. By exploring Hubbard’s perspective, you may discover new ways to appreciate the benefits of fair and inspired work.
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