The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt

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The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt

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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.

ISBN10: 1400031745	ISBN13: 9781400031740
Format: Paperback	Pages: 736
Publisher: Vintage	GoodReads Rating: 4
Author: T.J. Stiles,

The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt

Read the most by: boys and girls

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