The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt / T.J. Stiles.
2009
CT275.V23 S85 2009 (Mapit)
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Title
The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt / T.J. Stiles.
Author
Edition
1st ed.
ISBN
9780375415425 (alk. paper)
0375415424 (alk. paper)
0375415424 (alk. paper)
Publication Details
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
Language
English
Description
xii, 719 p., [36] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Call Number
CT275.V23 S85 2009
Dewey Decimal Classification
973.5092 B
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.
Note
"A Borzoi book:--T.p. verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Awards
National Book Award, 2009
Pulitzer Prize, 2010
Pulitzer Prize, 2010
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Table of Contents
Captain, 1794-1847
Commodore, 1848-1860
King, 1861-1877.
Commodore, 1848-1860
King, 1861-1877.