Diamond Jim Brady
Subtitle: prince of the Gilded Age
By: H. Paul Jeffers.
Publisher: J. Wiley & Sons
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 356
Subjects: Brady, James Buchanan, 1856-1917.; Businessmen -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.; Millionaires -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.; New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.; New York (N.Y.) -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Description: A biography of the Gilded Age businessman, who rose from bellhop to supersalesman, details his trials and tribulations, his penchant for food and jewelry, and his relationship with world-famous entertainer Lillian Russell.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-338) and index.