John Jacob Astor

John Jacob Astor is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard, which chronicles the life of one of America's wealthiest and most successful businessmen of the 19th century. Astor was a self-made man who started with nothing and went on to become a prominent fur trader, real estate investor, and philanthropist. Hubbard's book delves into Astor's early life, including his childhood in Germany, his immigration to America, and his early struggles as a fur trader. The book also covers Astor's rise to success, including his savvy business dealings and his acquisition of a vast fortune.Throughout the book, Hubbard offers insights into Astor's personality, his business strategies, and his impact on American society. He also explores Astor's philanthropic efforts, including his support of education and the arts.Overall, John Jacob Astor is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential businessmen.Having collected several thousand dollars' worth of furs he shipped them to London and embarked as a passenger in the steerage. The trip showed him that ability to sell was quite as necessary as the ability to buy--a point which with all of his shrewdness Bowne had never guessed.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.