John Jacob Astor and the First Great American Fortune |
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| Author:
| Emmerich, Alexander |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-7213-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95USD $4.00 |
Book Description:
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This biography analyses Astor's adaption to his American host culture and his rise from poor immigrant in 1784 to the first millionaire of modern times - he earned his money before the term ""millionaire"" was introduced to the English language. Some argued that he must have been greedy and cold. Some voices demanded that he should have given back all his money to the United States. More liberal thinkers praised him for his genius and vision. This biography presents a more balanced...
More DescriptionThis biography analyses Astor's adaption to his American host culture and his rise from poor immigrant in 1784 to the first millionaire of modern times - he earned his money before the term ""millionaire"" was introduced to the English language. Some argued that he must have been greedy and cold. Some voices demanded that he should have given back all his money to the United States. More liberal thinkers praised him for his genius and vision. This biography presents a more balanced picture of him.