American disruptor : the scandalous life of Leland Stanford / Roland De Wolk.
"The life of Leland Stanford reads like a tall tale of the Old West. Born in a country tavern in upstate New York, Stanford followed the Gold Rush to California, became a successful businessman, and invested in railroads. He then made headway into politics, becoming governor of California and later...
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| Language: | English |
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Oakland, California :
University of California Press,
[2019]
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| Physical Description: | xvii, 299 pages, 23 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Format: | Book |