The Economic Growth of New York (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781448857463)

With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, New York State truly came into its own as a center for industry and economy. Business owners like Jay Gould of the railroad industry and oil tycoon J.D. Rockefeller helped make New York prosperous, while many local inventors, engineers, and architects helped create new and valuable ideas. From the beauty and strength of the Brooklyn Bridge to the innovations of Corning Glass Works, New York's past and present are ripe with fascinating tales of economic growth and innovation.

Author: Kathleen Collins,Jeff Humphrey
ISBN-10: 1448857465
ISBN-13: 9781448857463
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Language: English
Published: 04/16/2011
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.60h x 7.30w x 0.30d