The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt / T.J. Stiles.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780375415425
- Physical Description: xii, 719 pages, 36 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "A Borzoi book:--title page verso.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 691-702) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Captain, 1794-1847 -- Commodore, 1848-1860 -- King, 1861-1877.
- Awards Note:
- National Book Award, 2009.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1794-1877.
Businessmen > United States > Biography.
Millionaires > United States > Biography.
Railroads > United States > History > 19th century.
Steamboats > United States > History > 19th century.
Businessmen > United States > Biography. - Genre:
- Biographies.
Available copies
- 41 of 42 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 42 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Madison Main Library | BIO VAN STI (Text) | 30229100676393 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | B VANDERBILT (Text) | 39493106328166 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | B VANDERBILT (Text) | 50503300242403 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | NFIC 973.509 STI (Text) | 31111002965752 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Black Mountain Library | B VANDERBILT (Text) | 0020508240437 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Canton Library | B Vanderbilt (Text) | 33115006662537 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | B VANDERBILT (Text) | 22281500005919 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| East Asheville Library | B VANDERBILT (Text) | 0020508185913 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Elkin Public Library | B VANDERBILT (Text) | 80001000838285 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Enka-Candler Library | B VANDERBILT (Text) | 0020508185939 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
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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.
