The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
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Author
Stiles, T. J.,
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
Edition
1st ed.
ISBN
9780375415425 (alk. paper), 0375415424 (alk. paper)
Physical Desc
xii, 719 pages, [36] pages of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
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Adult Biography - Public Shelving
Biog Vanderbilt (Cornelius)
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Businessmen -- United States -- Biography.
Millionaires -- United States -- Biography.
Railroads -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Steamboats -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Vanderbilt, Cornelius, -- 1794-1877.

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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9780375415425 (alk. paper), 0375415424 (alk. paper)

Notes

General Note
"A Borzoi book:--T.p. verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [691]-702) and index.
Description
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.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Stiles, T. J. (2009). The first tycoon: the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt . Alfred A. Knopf.

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Stiles, T. J.. 2009. The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Stiles, T. J.. The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.

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Stiles, T. J.. The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.

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