Robber baron : the life of Charles Tyson Yerkes / John Franch.
| Author/creator | Franch, John, 1967- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Urbana : University of Illinois Press, ©2006. |
| Description | 374 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The inner light -- The spoils of war -- Addition, division, and silence -- Trial by fire -- Trial by jury -- Judgment day -- Buried alive -- Starting over -- The phoenix -- Mass transit -- Tunnel vision -- Getting a grip -- Strike! -- Reaching for the stars -- Crashing the party -- Current events -- An elevating prospect -- Business and pleasure -- The temptation of Governor Altgeld -- On the brink -- The franchise war -- The battle of his life -- End game -- London -- Building a monument -- The American invaders -- The final struggle. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-365) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005034416 |
| ISBN | 0252030990 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780252030994 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HG172.Y47 F73 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |