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Fifty Years On The Road: The Autobiography Of A Traveling Salesman (1911)

Fifty Years On The Road: The Autobiography Of A Traveling Salesman (1911)

Briggs, Edward Page

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ISBN10: 1164703889
ISBN13: 9781164703884
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fifty Years On The Road: The Autobiography Of A Traveling Salesman is a memoir written by Edward Page Briggs in 1911. The book chronicles Briggs' experiences as a traveling salesman for over fifty years. The book takes readers on a journey through the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as Briggs traveled from state to state selling various products. Through his travels, Briggs encountered a wide range of people and experiences, from wealthy businessmen to struggling farmers. Briggs shares insights into the challenges and rewards of his profession, including the long hours, the physical demands of travel, and the satisfaction of making a sale. He also reflects on the changes he witnessed in American society during his career, including the rise of industrialization and the growth of consumer culture. Throughout the book, Briggs' writing is engaging and humorous, offering readers a glimpse into the life of a traveling salesman during a pivotal time in American history. Fifty Years On The Road is a fascinating and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on the American experience in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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