John Jacob Astor And The First Great American Fortune

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196 pages 2013

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"This biography analyzes Astor's adaption to his American host culture and his rise from poor immigrant in 1784 to the first millionaire of modern times--he earned his money before the term "millionaire" was introduced to the English language. Many consider him to be the fourth wealthiest American of all times"--

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