F.w. Woolworth: Five and Ten Boy [Hardcover] Myers, Elisabeth P. and Gray, Morrow

Description

Former library book. Hardcover ha some wear. No dust jacket. Pages have a few marks. Binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of “F.W. Woolworth: Five and Ten Boy” offers a glimpse into the life and legacy of one of America’s most iconic entrepreneurs. Written by Elisabeth P. Myers, this biography chronicles the rise of Frank Winfield Woolworth from a humble clerk to the founder of the pioneering five-and-dime store chain that bore his name. Published in the mid-20th century, this book captures the spirit of innovation and determination that defined the Gilded Age, when ambitious individuals like Woolworth could transform the retail landscape through sheer grit and vision. Despite its library provenance and modest wear, this volume remains a testament to the enduring fascination with self-made success stories and the democratization of consumer goods that Woolworth’s empire embodied. For collectors and readers alike, this book offers a richly detailed portrait of an era when the American Dream was within reach for those willing to embrace opportunity and embrace change.