The first tycoon, the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, T.J. Stiles
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The first tycoon, the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, T.J. Stiles
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [691]-702) and index
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individual biography
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index present
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non fiction
Main title
The first tycoon
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T.J. Stiles
Sub title
the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
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
Table Of Contents
Captain, 1794-1847 -- Commodore, 1848-1860 -- King, 1861-1877
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