I Love To Make The Dirt Fly A Biography of Carl G. Fisher 1874-1939

Synopsis: Grammar school educated Carl Fisher becomes Indianapolis' largest bicycle, then automobile dealer. Progenitor of the Prest-O-Lite firm that produced acetylene powered automotive headlights. The firm was later sold to Union Carbide for nine million dollars. Fisher and three partners created the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500 which became the world's richest auto race and largest single day sporting event. Father of the nation's first transcontinental road, the Lincoln Highway. A monument proclaims 'He Created A Great City From A Jungle' when he invented Miami Beach, Florida and later tried to duplicate the accomplishment in Montauk, Long Island New York. Serial entrepreneur who invested in everything from solar powered refrigerators to sand impregnated tires. Died nearly broke. Over 250 colorized photos beautifully printed on high quality paper. Class A Library binding.