The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
Stiles, T.J.
The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt / T.J. Stiles - 1st ed - New York : Alfred A. Knopf , 2009. - xii, 719 p., [36] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
"A Borzoi book:--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [691]-702) and index.
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.
9780375415425 (alk. paper)
2008047879
Vanderbilt, Cornelius , 1794-1877
Businessmen---United States----Biography
Millionaires----Biography
Railroads----History----United States----19th century
Steamboats
CT275.V23 / S85 2009
92 VAN
The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt / T.J. Stiles - 1st ed - New York : Alfred A. Knopf , 2009. - xii, 719 p., [36] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
"A Borzoi book:--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [691]-702) and index.
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.
9780375415425 (alk. paper)
2008047879
Vanderbilt, Cornelius , 1794-1877
Businessmen---United States----Biography
Millionaires----Biography
Railroads----History----United States----19th century
Steamboats
CT275.V23 / S85 2009
92 VAN
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