Title: John Jacob Astor And The First Great American Fortune
Description: "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"--
Subjects: Astor, john jacob, 1763-1848, Businesspeople, biography, Businesspeople, Biography, German Americans, Millionaires