Towers of gold: how one Jewish immigrant named Isaias Hellman created California
Biography, United States history, Business biography, Business and economics
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Great-great-granddaughter of Isaias Hellman, California's premier financier of the nineteenth century, uses primary sources to trace Hellman's 1859 immigration to Los Angeles and role in spurring the city's and state's development. Discusses Hellman's leadership, from opening his first bank to investing in transportation, education, land development, utilities, and wine. 2008
Title Details
ISBN
9780312355265
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Copyright Date
2008
Book number
4592882
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
Barry Bernson
Duration
14 hours 16 minutes 44 seconds
Audio producer
American Printing House for the Blind