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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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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFE 10-1505 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JBE 10-2052 | Schwarzman Building - General Research Room 315 |
Details
- 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