The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt /
Stiles, T. J.
The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt / T.J. Stiles. - New York : Vintage Books, 2010, c2009. - 719 p., : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Reprint. Originally published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
A biography of the combative man whose genius and force of will created modern capitalism, documenting how Vanderbilt helped launch the transportation revolution, propel the Gold Rush, reshape Manhattan, and invent the modern corporation.
National Book Awards, Winner, Nonfiction, 2009. Pulitzer Prize, Winner, Biography, 2010.
9781400031740 (pbk.) 1400031745 (pbk.)
Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1794-1877.
Businessmen--United States.
Millionaires--United States.
Railroads--History--United States--19th century.
Steamboats--History--United States--19th century.
United States--Biography.
National Book Award winners.
Pulitzer Prize biographies.
CT275.V23 / S85 2010 / ST856f 2010
973.5092 B
The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt / T.J. Stiles. - New York : Vintage Books, 2010, c2009. - 719 p., : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Reprint. Originally published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
A biography of the combative man whose genius and force of will created modern capitalism, documenting how Vanderbilt helped launch the transportation revolution, propel the Gold Rush, reshape Manhattan, and invent the modern corporation.
National Book Awards, Winner, Nonfiction, 2009. Pulitzer Prize, Winner, Biography, 2010.
9781400031740 (pbk.) 1400031745 (pbk.)
Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1794-1877.
Businessmen--United States.
Millionaires--United States.
Railroads--History--United States--19th century.
Steamboats--History--United States--19th century.
United States--Biography.
National Book Award winners.
Pulitzer Prize biographies.
CT275.V23 / S85 2010 / ST856f 2010
973.5092 B