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| Title Statement | The endurable Alex Tilley: the authorized biography of the man beneath the world-famous hat / Nancy E. Beal. |
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| Author | Beal, Nancy E |
| Publication | Muskoka, ON: Muskoka Creative Communications,2024. |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Extent of Item | 331 pages |
| ISBN | 9781738161751 (trade paperback) |
| Other Number | pr07778735 |
| Bibliography | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary | The authorized biography of Canadian entrepreneur Alex Tilley, known for creating the Tilley Endurables brand. This biography explores his journey from school struggles due to a brain injury to his entrepreneurial success, including the invention of the Tilley Hat and his ventures in travel and outdoor clothing. The book details Tilley's challenges, including financial setbacks and lawsuits, and his ultimate establishment as a beloved Canadian business icon. |
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| By Topic | Businesspeople--Biography--Canada |
| Clothing trade--History--Canada | |
| Hat trade--History--Canada | |
| By Name | Tilley, Alex |
| By Genre | Biographies |
