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Discover the thrilling tale of 'Harriman vs. Hill,' an in-depth exploration of the fierce competition for the Northern Pacific Railroad. This remarkable book, published by the University of Minnesota Press in 2013, delves into the intricate power struggle between two titans of American transportation: James J. Hill and Edward Harriman. Set against a backdrop of a twice-bankrupt railroad, the narrative captures the intensity of the battle for control over a crucial link connecting the Eastern markets through Chicago to the burgeoning West. With rich historical context, this novel outlines not just a fight between two railroad barons, but also a broader clash of industries, involving Big Oil and Big Steel, as well as legendary financiers like J. P. Morgan and the Rockefellers. Perfect for history enthusiasts, railroad aficionados, and anyone interested in the evolution of American enterprise, this BRAND NEW book with ISBN 9780816683642 is essential reading. Enjoy free shipping on your order, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780816683642
Year: 2013
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Description:
In 1901, the Northern Pacific was an unlikely prize: a twice-bankrupt construction of the federal government, it was a two-bit railroad (literally--five years back, its stock traded for twenty-five cents a share). But it was also a key to connecting eastern markets through Chicago to the rising West. Two titans of American railroads setsights on it: James J. Hill, head of the Great Northern and largest individual shareholder of the Northern Pacific, and Edward Harriman, head of the Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific. The subsequent contest was unprecedented in the history of American enterprise, pitting not only Hill against Harriman but also Big Oil against Big Steel and J. P. Morgan against the Rockefellers, with a supporting cast of enough wealthy investors to fill the ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780816683642
Year: 2013
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Description:
In 1901, the Northern Pacific was an unlikely prize: a twice-bankrupt construction of the federal government, it was a two-bit railroad (literally--five years back, its stock traded for twenty-five cents a share). But it was also a key to connecting eastern markets through Chicago to the rising West. Two titans of American railroads setsights on it: James J. Hill, head of the Great Northern and largest individual shareholder of the Northern Pacific, and Edward Harriman, head of the Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific. The subsequent contest was unprecedented in the history of American enterprise, pitting not only Hill against Harriman but also Big Oil against Big Steel and J. P. Morgan against the Rockefellers, with a supporting cast of enough wealthy investors to fill the ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria.