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The Life And Times Of Colonel James Fisk, Junior

The Life And Times Of Colonel James Fisk, Junior

McAlpine, R. W.

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Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116280758X
ISBN13: 9781162807584
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 514
Weight: 1.50
Height: 1.03 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life And Times Of Colonel James Fisk, Junior is a biography written by R. W. McAlpine about the infamous American businessman and financier, James Fisk. The book delves into Fisk's life, from his humble beginnings in Vermont to his rise to power as a prominent figure in the Gilded Age of American history. Fisk was known for his involvement in the railroad industry and his controversial personal life, which included a scandalous affair with actress Josie Mansfield and his eventual murder at the hands of a jilted lover. McAlpine's biography provides a detailed account of Fisk's life, including his successes and failures, his relationships, and his impact on American business and society. The book is a fascinating look at one of the most colorful characters of the 19th century and provides insight into the economic and social climate of the time.Being A Full And Impartial Account Of The Remarkable Career Of A Most Remarkable Man; Together With Sketches Of All The Important Personages With Whom He Was Thrown In Contact, Such As Drew, Vanderbilt, Gould And Others.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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