Publisher's Synopsis
""The Romance of Moving Money: Brink's Incorporated"" by Forrest Crissey is a non-fiction book that explores the history and evolution of the Brink's Incorporated, a security and logistics company that specializes in the transportation of valuable assets such as cash, jewelry, and precious metals. The book traces the company's origins from its humble beginnings as a horse-drawn carriage service in Chicago in 1859, to its current status as a global leader in the security industry.Through a combination of archival research, interviews with current and former employees, and personal anecdotes, Crissey provides a comprehensive account of the company's growth and development over the past century and a half. He delves into the challenges and obstacles that the company has faced, including the Great Depression, World War II, and the rise of electronic banking, and explores how Brink's has adapted and evolved to meet the changing needs of its clients.Along the way, Crissey also shines a light on some of the colorful characters and personalities who have helped to shape the company's history, including its founder, Perry Brink, and legendary CEO, O. Temple Sloan Jr. He also provides insight into the day-to-day operations of the company, from the training and management of its security personnel to the design and construction of its armored vehicles.Overall, ""The Romance of Moving Money: Brink's Incorporated"" is an engaging and informative read that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of the security industry or the evolution of modern business.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.
