John Jacob Astor and the Fur Trade
John Jacob Astor came to America with only seven flutes to sell and $25 in his pocket. From there, he made a fortune. Accessible text, engaging photos, illustrations, charts, and maps tell the story of how Astor's work with the fur trade and New York real estate made him a tycoon.
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Book Review—"This book contains interesting information in an easy to read format."—Lower Columbia Library Review
