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Willie K. Vanderbilt II : a biography / Steven H. Gittelman

Catalog Data

Author:
Gittelman, Steven H. 1949-  Search this
Subject:
Vanderbilt, William K (William Kissam) 1878-1944  Search this
Physical description:
x, 254 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Type:
Biography
Place:
United States
Date:
2010
©2010
Contents:
Accidental heir -- Two -- Trial by fire -- Meeting of giants -- Autofat -- Commodore -- All hail the king of Deepdale -- The scapegoat -- The carnage -- The Vanderbilt cup -- An empire implodes -- The speedway -- Bailout -- Overextended -- Harbor me -- A fatal accident of sorts -- Railroad man -- A different wind blows -- The enchanted isles -- Fifteen thousand miles away -- We know who put the bang in "sabang!" -- The god of Palm Island -- Weep no more -- The advancement of science -- Flying lanes -- Repose
Summary:
"The Vanderbilts were one of the great American families of the industrial era. This book explores the life of William Kissem Vanderbilt II, known simply as Willie K. This biography is an exploration of the burden of enormous wealth, the danger of inherited dreams, and the agonistic struggle for self-actualization regardless of wealth or social status"--Provided by publisher.
Topic:
Millionaires  Search this
Wealth--Psychological aspects  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1059106