Author

Publication

2006 - Viking, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

49,000 words, Guess

Page Count

196 pages

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  • LibraryThing1083584

Classifications

  • DDC647.9409747/1
  • LCCTX941.W33 K39 2006

Description

Traces the lives of cousins William Waldorf Astor and John Jacob Astor IV, rivals who pursued separate ambitions, built the original Waldorf-Astoria hotel, and influenced social behavior before John Jacob perished aboard the Titanic.

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Topics

HotelsHistoryAstor familyNew york (n.y.), historyWaldorf-Astoria Hotel (New York, N.Y.)Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (New York, N.Y.) -- HistoryHotels -- New York (State) -- New York -- History

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