E. H. Harriman: The Little Giant On Wall Street (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430476894)

""E. H. Harriman: The Little Giant On Wall Street"" is a biographical book written by H. J. Eckenrode. The book tells the story of Edward Henry Harriman, a powerful and influential figure in the world of finance, transportation, and industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Harriman was known for his ruthless business tactics, but also for his vision and innovation in developing and expanding railroads across the United States. The book explores Harriman's life, from his humble beginnings as a clerk to his rise as a titan of industry, detailing his successes, failures, and personal life. The author delves into Harriman's relationships with other notable figures of the time, including J.P. Morgan and Theodore Roosevelt, and provides insights into the economic and political landscape of the era. Overall, ""E. H. Harriman: The Little Giant On Wall Street"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of America's most influential businessmen.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.

Author: H. J. Eckenrode, Pocahontas Wight Edmunds
ISBN-10: 1430476893
ISBN-13: 9781430476894
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d