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75 public-domain business/management books, summarised. Page 2 of 2.
The Personal Relation in Industry
Rockefeller, John D., Jr. (John Davison)
Industrial peace cannot be bought through traditional charity; it requires a genuine, structured partnership between capital, management, labor, and the public.
Letters from an Old Railway Official to His Son, a Division Superintendent
Charles De Lano Hine
An old hand passes down the unwritten rules of corporate authority, proving that managing a rail network requires equal parts human empathy, military discipline, and operational rigor.
Power of Mental Imagery: Being the Fifth of a Series of Twelve Volumes on the
Warren Hilton
This practical guide explores how to harness the mind’s ability to visualize, hear, and feel past experiences to sharpen business decision-making and personal efficiency.
The Business of Mining: A brief non-technical exposition of the principles involved in the profitable operation of mines
Arthur J. (Arthur Joseph) Hoskin
Stripping away the theatrical romance of pickaxes and sudden fortunes, a veteran engineer lays bare the cold arithmetic, physical risks, and corporate mechanics required to turn raw earth into a profitable enterprise.
The Stock Exchange
Charles Duguid
Inside the maze of Throgmorton Street, a frantic world of handshakes, ledgers, and yelled bids keeps the Victorian global economy spinning.
IBM 1401 Programming Systems
Anonymous
Converting business logic into physical machine execution presents an expensive, labor-intensive bottleneck for mid-century management. This introductory promotional text demonstrates how high-level software tools transform complex hardware operations into manageable, efficient business tasks.
Guide to Hotel Housekeeping
Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth) Palmer
Managing an early twentieth-century hotel requires rigorous organization, unyielding self-discipline, and a mastery of structural maintenance.
The Robinson Telegraphic Cipher
Stephen L. (Telegrapher) Robinson
Telegrams were once the heartbeat of the grain industry, but every word sent over the wire cost a premium. This specialized lexicon transformed complex agricultural negotiations into concise, single-word commands to ensure both economy and absolute clarity in a volatile market.
The cycles of speculation
Thomas Gibson
An sober examination of market movements reveals that lasting financial gains require rigorous analysis of fundamental economic shifts rather than rapid, uncalculated gambles.
Cyclopedia of Commerce, Accountancy, Business Administration, v. 05 (of 10)
American School of Correspondence
The precision of a ledger is the bedrock of modern industry, where the cold logic of accountancy transforms raw activity into the language of profit and loss.
Something about sugar
George M. (George Morrison) Rolph
Sugar is nothing more nor less than concentrated sunshine. It is a commodity that has shaped the history of empires and the daily lives of billions.
Raising P. V. Squabs for Profit
John S. Trecartin
Properly housed and scientifically fed, the utility pigeon offers steady, dignified profits to anyone willing to replace amateur guesswork with rigorous, businesslike method.
The Knack of Managing
Lewis K. Urquhart
Managing a business is a universal discipline, not a matter of specific industry expertise, but a skill set grounded in principles that apply equally to global corporations and local street-corner stands.
How Department Stores Are Carried On
W. B. (Wesley Briggs) Phillips
Behind the grand displays of the turn-of-the-century department store lies a hidden network of rigid systems, constant tracking, and calculated labor management.
A Simple Explanation of Modern Banking Customs
Humphrey Robinson
A clear, practical guide to how financial institutions function and why depositors benefit when they understand the mechanics behind daily transactions.
Creating Capital: Money-making as an aim in business
Frederick L. (Frederic Lockwood) Lipman
A thoughtful examination of wealth creation reveals that saving a surplus is not a selfish pursuit, but a foundational moral duty to society and oneself.
The Laws of War, Affecting Commerce and Shipping
H. Byerley (Henry Byerley) Thomson
When a state enters a conflict, the sudden shift transforms everyday commerce, vessel ownership, and sea-lane passage into immediate questions of legality.
How to Succeed as an Inventor: Showing the Wonderful Possibilities in the Field of Invention
Goodwin Brooke Smith
Navigating the treacherous waters of the patent system requires more than just a bright idea; it demands the cold, hard discipline of a businessman.
Initiative Psychic Energy: Being the Sixth of a Series of Twelve Volumes on the
Warren Hilton
Success is not a matter of luck, but a mechanical process of mastering one’s own internal reserves. By applying scientific principles to the mind, any individual can learn to unlock dormant energy and achieve peak efficiency.
Morals in Trade and Commerce
Frank B. Anderson
Youth must guard its ideals while navigating commercial life, avoiding the cynical distortions of popular media to build lasting reforms on facts and fair dealing.
Higher Education and Business Standards
Willard E. (Willard Eugene) Hotchkiss
A vision of commerce as a public service, this short volume argues that lasting business success requires replacing short-sighted exploitation with scientific management, ethical standards, and university-level executive training.
Profitable squab breeding
Carl Dare
Replacing scarce wild game on city menus, farm-raised squabs offer steady profits to disciplined breeders who manage their lofts, diets, and markets with methodical care.
Fur Farming for Profit, with Especial Reference to Skunk Raising
Hermon Basil Laymon
This guide serves as a practical, century-old manual for the aspiring fur farmer, detailing the methods and business realities of raising skunks in captivity for profit. It provides a fascinating look into a niche agricultural endeavor that flourished during the early twentieth century.
Rigby's reliable candy teacher and soda and ice cream formulas
W. O. (Will O.) Rigby
Master the art of the 1909 confectionery shop through this practical, no-nonsense manual that turns kitchen basics into a profitable retail business.
The clock that had no hands, and nineteen other essays about advertising
Herbert Kaufman
Advertising is a modern, essential language of commerce that separates the growing business from the obsolete relic. It is the vital link between a merchant’s goods and the public’s reach.
Bank of the Manhattan Company, Chartered 1799: A Progressive Commercial Bank
Anonymous
Born from a clever legislative loophole during a public health crisis, this institution evolved from a water utility into a cornerstone of American commercial finance.
The Young Man in Business
Edward William Bok
Success in the professional world is not a matter of luck, but the result of deliberate character, disciplined habits, and a refusal to seek shortcuts. This guide serves as a blueprint for the aspiring employee.