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A prominent figure in american business history, rockefeller was an industrialist, philanthropist, and the founder of the standard oil company. Rockefellers story captures a pivotal moment in american history, documenting the dramatic postcivil war shift from small business to. The patrician accent of george plimpton author of truman capote and the x factor, with its edge of aristocracy and money, is perfectly suited for telling the ragstoriches story of americas most famous businessman and philanthropist. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. National book critics circle award finalistfrom the acclaimed, awardwinning author of alexander hamilton. Pdf titan the life of john d rockefeller sr download. Rockefeller, sr 1400077303 paperback published in 2004, kindle edition published in 2007, 0679438084 hardc. Rockefeller revolutionized the petroleum industry, and along with other key contemporary industrialists such as andrew carnegie, defined the structure of.
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