Fifty Years On The Road - Edward Page Briggs - Bog

Fifty Years On The Road: The Autobiography Of A Traveling Salesman is a memoir written by Edward Page Briggs in 1911. The book chronicles the life of Briggs, who spent fifty years traveling across the United States as a salesman. The book begins with Briggs' childhood in rural New York and his early experiences working in his father's store. It then follows his journey as a young man, starting his career as a traveling salesman for a wholesale grocery company. Briggs shares his experiences of traveling by train, wagon, and even on foot, visiting small towns and cities across the country to sell his products. Throughout the book, Briggs provides a glimpse into the life of a traveling salesman in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He describes the challenges of life on the road, including long hours, difficult weather conditions, and the constant pressure to make sales. He also shares stories of the people he met along the way, including fellow salesmen, store owners, and customers. In addition to his experiences as a salesman, Briggs also shares personal anecdotes about his family life, including his marriage and the birth of his children. He also reflects on the changes he witnessed in the country over the course of his career, including the impact of the Civil War, the rise of industrialization, and the advent of new technologies like the automobile.Overall, Fifty Years On The Road provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a traveling salesman in the early 20th century, as well as a personal account of one man's journey through life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.