It is, to put it simply, phenomenal not just the best biography of Vanderbilt ever written, but perhaps one of the best American biographies delivered in many years. National Book Award for Non-Fiction (2009)Ĭheck out our online store for more great resources and learn about our virtual book clubs at . Stiles 'The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt' is the biography I had been longing for. Epic in its scope and success, the life of Vanderbilt is also the story of the rise of America itself.Īwards: Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography (2010), In between we see how the Commodore helped to launch the transportation revolution, propel the Gold Rush, reshape Manhattan, and invent the modern corporation. Meticulously researched and elegantly written, The First Tycoon describes an improbable life, from Vanderbilt’s humble birth during the presidency of George Washington to his death as one of the richest men in American history. Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, the combative man and American icon who, through his genius and force of will, did more than perhaps any other individual to create modern capitalism. See images for the condition of this book.īlurb: In this groundbreaking biography, T.J. Condition: Signs of wear and consistent use.
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