Summaries of books by Les Standiford:
Last Train to Paradise
Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad that Crossed an Ocean
Les Standiford
The book chronicles the ambitious project of tycoon Henry Flagler to construct an overseas railroad connecting the Florida Keys to the mainland, detailing the engineering challenges, the labor force struggles, and the natural disasters faced. It also explores Flagler's life and the transformative impact of the railroad on the development of Florida's economy and society.
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Meet You in Hell
Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick, and the Bitter Partnership That Transformed America
Les Standiford
The book chronicles the tumultuous relationship between industrial magnates Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick, detailing their partnership in the steel industry that led to the creation of a business empire. It explores their conflicting personalities, the Homestead Strike of 1892, and the eventual disintegration of their alliance, all set against the backdrop of America's Gilded Age.
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