Author:

Stiles, T. J  Search this

Subject:

Vanderbilt, Cornelius 1794-1877  Search this

Physical description:

xii, 719 p., [36] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm

Type:

Biography

Place:

United States

Date:

2009

19th century

Notes:

"A Borzoi book:--T.p. verso.

Contents:

Captain, 1794-1847 -- Commodore, 1848-1860 -- King, 1861-1877

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.

Topic:

Businessmen  Search this

Millionaires  Search this

Railroads--History  Search this

Steamboats--History  Search this

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_928102