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Automotive History2006 Michigan Notable Book!As selected by the Library of Michigan2005 Award of Merit from theHistorical Society of MichiganThe Dodge BrothersThe Men, the Motor Cars, andthe LegacyCharles K. Hyde“True, the Dodge brothers and theircompany were historically importantbecause of their contributions to therise of Ford and then Chrysler. ButHyde makes it clear that the Dodgebrothers were very important manufacturersin their own right. He haswritten the definitive history of boththe men and their firm.”—Larry D. Lankton, Michigan TechnologicalUniversity2005 / 7 x 10 / 272 pp / 79 illusISBN 978-0-8143-3246-7$36.95l clothGreat Lakes Books Series2004 Michigan Notable Book!As selected by the Library of MichiganRiding the RollerCoasterA History of the ChryslerCorporationCharles K. Hyde“A historical journey marked by exhilaratingclimbs, severe descents, anddisorienting changes of direction. Theauthor’s meticulous scholarship nevergets in the way of a good story, onethat shows how the business cycle,changing consumer tastes, governmentalregulations, and managementdecisions impelled the wild ride takenby America’s third largest automobilefirm.”—Rudi Volti, Pitzer College2003 / 7 x 10 / 408 pp / 60 illusISBN 978-0-8143-3091-3$36.95l clothGreat Lakes Books SeriesRougePictured in Its PrimeFord R. Bryan“It is always a pleasure to learn that arecord is being set straight or a storyis being told that has not been heardcompletely. It is an even greater pleasurewhen one discovers that it is donewith style, accuracy, and great visualappeal. Rouge: Pictured in Its Prime, isjust this sort of historical presentation.”—William Clay Ford2003 / 8.5 x 11 / 288 pp / 397 illusISBN 978-0-9727843-0-6$29.95l clothISBN 978-0-8143-3683-0 eMonopoly on WheelsHenry Ford and the SeldenAutomobile PatentWilliam GreenleafWith a New Introductionby David L. Lewis“Accessible, intelligent, and rich indetail-if occasionally unabashed inits praise for Mr. Ford-Monopoly onWheels remains the definitive text onthe Selden suit. Only now, you won’thave to eat instant noodles for a yearto afford a copy.”—David N. Lucsko, Michigan HistoricalReview2011 / 6 x 9 / 330 ppISBN 978-0-8143-3512-3$24.95s paperISBN 978-0-8143-3584-0 eGreat Lakes Books SeriesHenry FordAn InterpretationSamuel S. MarquisIntroduction by David L. Lewis“A close friend and associate of Fordfor many years, Marquis developedmany compelling insights into theautomobile maker’s character andpersonality. One comes away fromthis book with a much greater senseof what made Ford tick.”—Steven Watts, author of The People’sTycoon: Henry Ford and the AmericanCenturyMarquis analyzes the “psychologicalpuzzle such as the unusual mind andpersonality of Henry Ford presents.”Returned to print after many years.2007 / 5 x 7 / 248 ppISBN 978-0-8143-3367-9$24.95s paperISBN 978-0-8143-3537-6 eGreat Lakes Books SeriesMy Forty Years withFordCharles E. Sorensen withSamuel T. WilliamsonIntroduction by David L. Lewis“Charles Sorensen exemplified three ofthe characteristics Henry Ford admiredmost—talent, toughness, and loyalty.His memoir is the only insider’s look atFord Motor Company during its mostcreative period.”—Robert Casey, curator of transportationat The Henry FordCharles Sorensen—sometimes knownas “Henry Ford’s man,” sometimes as“Cast-iron Charlie”—tells his own story2005 / 5.5 x 8.5 / 368 pp / 45 illusISBN 978-0-8143-3279-5$29.95l paperISBN 978-0-8143-3569-7 eGreat Lakes Books Series32Wayne State University Press regional Books