The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt / T.J. Stiles.
By: Stiles, T. J.
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BookPublisher: New York : Knopf, 2009Edition: 1st ed.Description: xii, 719 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780375415425 (trade : alk. paper); 0375415424.Subject(s): Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1794-1877 | Businessmen -- United States -- Biography | Millionaires -- United States -- Biography | Railroads -- United States -- History -- 19th century | Steamboats -- United States -- History -- 19th century | Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1794-1877 | Businessmen -- United States -- Biography | Millionaires -- United States -- Biography | Railroads -- United States -- History | Steamboats -- United States -- HistoryDDC classification: 973.5/092 | B Summary: A biography of business tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, covering his personal life, development of a large fleet of steamships and a railroad empire, invention of the modern corporation, and other undertakings that shaped the economic world of the U.S. long after his time.
A biography of business tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, covering his personal life, development of a large fleet of steamships and a railroad empire, invention of the modern corporation, and other undertakings that shaped the economic world of the U.S. long after his time.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [579]-702) and index.
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