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The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
Title:
The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
Author:
Stiles, T. J.
ISBN:
9780375415425
Personal Author:
Stiles, T. J.
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York :

Alfred A. Knopf,

[2009]

©2009
Physical Description:
xii, 719 pages, 36 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Contents:
Captain, 1794-1847 -- Commodore, 1848-1860 -- King, 1861-1877.
Abstract:
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.
Personal Subject:
Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1794-1877.
Subject Term:
Businessmen -- United States -- Biography.

Businessmen.

Millionaires -- United States -- Biography.

Millionaires.

Railroads -- United States -- History -- 19th century.

Railroads.

History.

Steamboats -- United States -- History -- 19th century.

Steamboats.
Geographic Term:
United States.
Genre:
Biographies.
Publication Date:
2009