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The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt Cover Image Book

The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt / T.J. Stiles.

Stiles, T. J. (Author).

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.

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.

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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.

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  • 41 of 42 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.

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