The First Tycoon, The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
by Stiles, T J
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition
- ISBN 10
- 1400031745
- ISBN 13
- 9781400031740
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About This Item
New York : Vintage Books, 2009. First Edition by this Publisher. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Octavo (standard book size). Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy All edges neat and clean Card covers have some soft creases on front cover and slight edge wear In this groundbreaking biography, T.J. Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, the combative man and American icon who, through his genius and force of will, did more than perhaps any other individual to create modern capitalism.
Meticulously researched and elegantly written, The First Tycoon describes an improbable life, from Vanderbilt’s humble birth during the presidency of George Washington to his death as one of the richest men in American history. In between we see how the Commodore helped to launch the transportation revolution, propel the Gold Rush, reshape Manhattan, and invent the modern corporation. Epic in its scope and success, the life of Vanderbilt is also the story of the rise of America itself. B & W photos & illustrations
Meticulously researched and elegantly written, The First Tycoon describes an improbable life, from Vanderbilt’s humble birth during the presidency of George Washington to his death as one of the richest men in American history. In between we see how the Commodore helped to launch the transportation revolution, propel the Gold Rush, reshape Manhattan, and invent the modern corporation. Epic in its scope and success, the life of Vanderbilt is also the story of the rise of America itself. B & W photos & illustrations
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- Bookseller
- Spencer and Murphy Booksellers (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 53629
- Title
- The First Tycoon, The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
- Author
- Stiles, T J
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition by this Publisher
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1400031745
- ISBN 13
- 9781400031740
- Publisher
- Vintage Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2009
- Pages
- 719
- Keywords
- Capitalism tycoons, Vanderbilt, wealth, America
- X weight
- 1000.000 kg
- Size
- Octavo (standard book size)
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