The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
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Author
Published
New York : Vintage Books, 2010.
Status
Westover - Adult Biography
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B VANDERB C
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central - Adult Biography | B VANDERB C | Long Overdue (Lost) | September 2, 2020 |
| Westover - Adult Biography | B VANDERB C | Available |
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Published
New York : Vintage Books, 2010.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xii, 719 pages, 36 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Previously published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 691-702) and index.
Description
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.
Awards
Pulitzer Prize for biography, 2010; National Book Award for nonfiction, 2009.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Stiles, T. J. (2010). The first tycoon: the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt (First Vintage books edition, May 2010.). Vintage Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stiles, T. J. 2010. The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. New York: Vintage Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stiles, T. J. The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt New York: Vintage Books, 2010.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Stiles, T. J. (2010). The first tycoon: the epic life of cornelius vanderbilt. First Vintage books edn, May 2010. New York: Vintage Books.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Stiles, T. J. The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt First Vintage books edition, May 2010., Vintage Books, 2010.
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