Book TV: T.J. Stiles, author of "The First Tycoon"

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Uploaded by on Jun 11, 2009

T.J. Stiles recounts the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who was central in the ascendancy of the American corporation and whose fleet of steamships and railroad holdings allowed him to posses one of the largest fortunes in world history. T.J. Stiles discusses his book with historical novelist, Kevin Baker at the New York Public Library in New York City.

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  • I just bought the book last week. Great read about a fascinating man.

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