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OverviewThis book recounts the story of Florentine Ariosto Jones, who after the Civil War decided to manufacture watches. Combining the cheap labor available at the time in Switzerland with US manufacturing technologies, Jones embarked on his venture to produce affordable watches for the American market. Consequently, he became a pioneer in the business of outsourcing labor for economic purposes through his contracting of labor to Europe. While the company still exists today, very little is known about Jones. The present book will undoubtedly change this by telling the fascinating story of an American adventurer and his pursuit to globalize American watchmaking at the end of the 19th Century. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Frank JacobPublisher: Vernon Press Imprint: Vernon Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.181kg ISBN: 9781648893605ISBN 10: 1648893600 Pages: 130 Publication Date: 08 December 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDr. Frank Jacob is Professor of Global History (19th and 20th Centuries) at Nord University, Norway. He has authored and edited more than 60 books and his research foci include Japanese History, Military History, and the History of the Transatlantic Left. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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