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The Great Persuader
The Great Persuader
The Great Persuader
The Great Persuader

The Great Persuader

$ 5.27

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: Hardcover with mylar-protected dustjacket, which has some small tears in the paper dustjacket itself; some small writing on front endpaper, ...otherwise clean and unmarked; shows its age, but is in good condition
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    Description

    The Great Persuader...A major biography of the greatest of all the railroad moguls, Collis P. Huntington,
    by David Lavender; Doubleday, 1970, First Edition, 444 pp. "Notes". Noted historian/biographer Lavender dissects one of the biggest of the Robber Barons...fascinating story of the Central Pacific, the Big Four, the Southern Pacific, and more.  Portraits of major players of the day, including Collis' mom & brother.  A good read for exposing the underside of building the first transcon.  Large format hardcover with mylar-protected dustjacket in good condition... has some small tears in paper dustjacket, and some small writings, top of front endpapers, otherwise clean and unmarked.