Old Rocky, The World's First Billionaire: Centenary 1839-1939 - Paperback

""Old Rocky, The World's First Billionaire: Centenary 1839-1939"" is a biography written by Oliver Allstorm that explores the life of John D. Rockefeller, the American industrialist and philanthropist who became the world's first billionaire. The book covers Rockefeller's life from his birth in 1839 to his death in 1937, tracing his rise to prominence as the founder of Standard Oil and his subsequent philanthropic endeavors. Allstorm delves into Rockefeller's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his controversial business practices. The book also provides a historical context for Rockefeller's life, examining the economic and social changes that occurred during his lifetime. ""Old Rocky, The World's First Billionaire"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on one of the most influential figures in American history.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.