The first tycoon : the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
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New York : Knopf, 2009.
Edition
First edition
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xii, 719 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
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Albany Co. Public Library - Biography
B VANDERBILT
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Published
New York : Knopf, 2009.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [579]-702) and index.
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Library Journal Starred, March 2009
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Booklist starred, April 2009
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Kirkus Starred, March 2009
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New York Times, May 2009
Summary
A biography of business tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, covering his personal life, development of a large fleet of steamships and a railroad empire, invention of the modern corporation, and other undertakings that shaped the economic world of the U.S. long after his time.
Reading Level
Adult,Follett Library Resources

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Stiles, T. J. (2009). The first tycoon: the epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt (First edition). Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Stiles, T. J. 2009. The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Stiles, T. J. The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt Knopf, 2009.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Stiles, T. J. The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt First edition, Knopf, 2009.

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