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

By:

Stiles, T.J

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Alfred A. Knopf , 2009.Edition: 1st edDescription: xii, 719 p., [36] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cmISBN:

9780375415425 (alk. paper)

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DDC classification:

92 VAN

LOC classification:

CT275.V23 S85 2009

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.

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Libro - Monografía	Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C.	92 VAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		012077

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"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.

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