The book ""William L. McKnight, Industrialist: A Biographical Sketch Of The Chairman Of The Board, Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company"" by Mildred Houghton Comfort is a comprehensive account of the life and career of William L. McKnight, a prominent industrialist and the chairman of the board of the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M). The book provides a detailed and engaging narrative of McKnight's early life, education, and professional journey, highlighting his exceptional leadership skills, innovative ideas, and entrepreneurial spirit.The author delves into McKnight's personal and professional relationships, his management style, and his contributions to the growth and success of 3M. The book also explores the challenges and obstacles that McKnight faced during his career, including economic downturns, labor disputes, and technological disruptions.Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Comfort paints a vivid portrait of McKnight as a visionary leader who transformed 3M into a global powerhouse through his commitment to innovation, collaboration, and employee empowerment. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American business, leadership, and entrepreneurship.Men Of Achievement Series.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.