The Dodge Brothers: The Men, The Motor Cars, and The Legacy
, subject: Biography of John and Horace Dodge and the Dodge Brothers company's role in early automobile manufacturing
Two precision machinists move from supplying Ford to building cars under their own name, leaving a legacy larger than their short lives.
About the book
Hyde traces John and Horace Dodge from a precision machine shop and Ford supply partnership to independent automobile manufacturing and the industrial legacy that survived them.
Why read it
Best if you want a researched biography of John and Horace Dodge as machinists, Ford suppliers, and independent automobile founders
Key themes
- Precision manufacturing
- The Ford relationship
- Independent builders
Evidence and original sources
This record is supported by 3 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- The Dodge Brothers — The full episode is dedicated to Charlie Hyde's biography of John and Horace Dodge and the company they built.
- Larry Miller (Driven: An Autobiography) — David connects the Dodge Brothers' factory conundrum to Founders No. 119.
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