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The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt

Title
The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt / T.J. Stiles.
Author
Stiles, T. J.
Publication
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2009.

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Description
xii, 719 p., [36] p. of plates : ill., maps; 25 cm.
Summary
A gripping, groundbreaking biography of the combative man whose genius and force of will created modern capitalism. We see Vanderbilt help to launch the transportation revolution, propel the Gold Rush, reshape Manhattan, and invent the modern corporation.
Subjects
Note
  • "A Borzoi book:--T.p. verso.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [691]-702) and index.
Call Number
JBE 10-2052
ISBN
  • 0375415424 (hc : alk. paper)
  • 9780375415425 (hc : alk. paper)
LCCN
2008047879
OCLC
244055656
Author
Stiles, T. J.
Title
The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt / T.J. Stiles.
Imprint
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2009.
Edition
1st ed.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [691]-702) and index.
Research Call Number
JBE 10-2052
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