The Vagabonds

Discover the story of Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and tire maker Harvey Firestone in The Vagabonds. Their annual summer road trips introduced the road trip to American culture and made the automobile an essential part of modern life. Although they traveled with an entourage of chefs and butlers, their purpose was serious - to examine the conditions of America's roadways and improve the practicality of automobile travel. The Vagabonds is a fascinating slice of American history that sheds light on the important relationship between the older Edison and the younger Ford, and the profound impact they had on the American landscape, economy, and way of life.