Robber baron : the life of Charles Tyson Yerkes / John Franch.

Author/creator Franch, John, 1967-
Format Book
Publication InfoUrbana : University of Illinois Press, ©2006.
Description374 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 325-365) and index.
LCCN 2005034416
ISBN0252030990 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780252030994

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HG172.Y47 F73 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold