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John Jacob Astor

Elbert Hubbard

Publisher: Good Press

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A book called John Jacob Astor details the life of John Jacob Astor. As a young man, John Jacob Astor immigrated to America and apprenticed in the fur trade in New York City. He launched his own firm after three years and gained millions. Later, he expanded into a variety of enterprises, including the founding of Astoria (in Oregon), real estate, and hotels. Elbert Green Hubbard wrote this book. He was a writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher from the United States. He began his career as a traveling salesman for the Larkin Soap Company, where he was raised in Hudson, Illinois.
Available since: 11/25/2019.
Print length: 113 pages.

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