The eccentric billionaire : John D. MacArthur-- empire builder, reluctant philanthropist, relentless adversary / Nancy Kriplen.
| Author/creator | Kriplen, Nancy |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : AMACOM/ American Management Association, ©2008. |
| Description | xii, 224 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | John D. MacArthur-- empire builder, reluctant philanthropist, relentless adversary |
| Contents | Ransoming the ruby -- Breaking the sod -- Baby John -- Life with father -- The competitor -- Every little breeze -- Catherine T -- Staying afloat -- The mother lode -- Divorce-- and death -- Hat trick -- Down among the sheltering palms -- Banyan trees and hibiscus hedges -- Hogs get slaughtered -- The colonnades -- Founding a foundation -- Palm Beach prometheus -- Lost and sometimes found -- Royal summons -- And with dignity -- Genius. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-215) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007031227 |
| ISBN | 9780814408896 |
| ISBN | 0814408893 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HG 172.M28 K75 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |