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Diamond Jim: The Life And Times Of James Buchanan Brady

Diamond Jim: The Life And Times Of James Buchanan Brady

Morell, Parker

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 054805990X
ISBN13: 9780548059906
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.49
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Diamond Jim: The Life And Times Of James Buchanan Brady is a biography written by Parker Morell that tells the story of one of America's most famous and flamboyant entrepreneurs. James Buchanan Brady, also known as Diamond Jim, was a Gilded Age tycoon who made his fortune in the railroad and steel industries. He was known for his extravagant lifestyle, which included a love of fine dining and a collection of diamond-studded jewelry.Morell's book traces Brady's rise to wealth and power, from his humble beginnings as a telegraph operator to his role as a key player in the development of America's industrial economy. Along the way, readers learn about Brady's personal life, including his relationships with women and his close friendship with President Theodore Roosevelt.The book also provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of the Gilded Age, with its opulent parties, lavish mansions, and larger-than-life personalities. Morell draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts, to create a vivid portrait of this colorful period in American history.Overall, Diamond Jim: The Life And Times Of James Buchanan Brady is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds light on a fascinating figure in American history. It will appeal to anyone interested in the Gilded Age, the history of American business, or the lives of larger-than-life personalities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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