Free Delivery Over $100
|
|
|||
|
||||
OverviewIn The Vanderbilts, the family's astounding story is told in full: from the farmstead beginnings of the Commodore on Staten Island to the pinnacle of wealth, fame, and social standing achieved by the legendary Vanderbilt ladies--Consuelo, Alva, Grace, Gertrude, and Gloria. The text traces the commercial machinations that established their fortune and the Vanderbilt mania for house building that engaged some of America's finest designers and architects. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jerry E Patterson , Ray ChildsPublisher: Blackstone Publishing Imprint: Blackstone Publishing Edition: Library Edition Dimensions: Width: 16.70cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 16.80cm Weight: 0.245kg ISBN: 9781935430445ISBN 10: 1935430440 Publication Date: 01 June 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsSlightly spicy chronicle...Fun, but very light, reading. -- Library Journal Those fascinated by this American 'royal family' will find much food for thought. -- AudioFile Those fond of the smell of money will adore this book. -- Publishers Weekly Those fond of the smell of money will adore this book. -- Publishers Weekly Slightly spicy chronicle...Fun, but very light, reading. -- Library Journal Those fascinated by this American 'royal family' will find much food for thought. -- AudioFile Those fascinated by this American 'royal family' will find much food for thought. -- AudioFile Slightly spicy chronicle...Fun, but very light, reading. -- Library Journal Those fond of the smell of money will adore this book. -- Publishers Weekly Author InformationJerry E. Patterson has written many books, including Fifth Avenue: The Best Address, The Vanderbilts, and The Best Families: The Town and Country Social Directory, 1846-1996. He has lectured on the history of American society, appeared on A&E's documentary The Rich in America, and is a regular on PBS's Antiques Roadshow. Ray Childs is a successful audiobook narrator. He can be heard on such titles as Black like Me, The Vanderbilts, and Amos Fortune. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
||||
