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“Full of schadenfreude and speculation—and solid, timely history too.” —Kirkus Reviews
“This is a portrait of capitalism as white-knuckle risk taking, yielding fruitful discoveries for the fathers, but only sterile speculation for the sons—a story that resonates with today’s economic upheaval.” —Publishers Weekly
“What’s not to enjoy about a book full of monstrous egos, unimaginable sums of money, and the punishment of greed and shortsightedness?” —The Economist
Phenomenal reviews and sales greeted the hardcover publication of The Big Rich, New York Times bestselling author Bryan Burrough’s spellbinding chronicle of Texas oil. Weaving together the multigenerational sagas of the industry’s four wealthiest families, Burrough brings to life the men known in their day as the Big Four: Roy Cullen, H. L. Hunt, Clint Murchison, and Sid Richardson, all swaggering Texas oil tycoons who owned sprawling ranches and mingled with presidents and Hollywood stars. Seamlessly charting their collective rise and fall, The Big Rich is a hugely entertaining account that only a writer with Burrough’s abilities-and Texas upbringing-could have written.
Publisher : Penguin Books; Reprint edition (March 30, 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 496 pages
ISBN-10 : 0143116827
ISBN-13 : 978-0143116820
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.48 x 1.05 x 8.35 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book engaging and well-researched. They appreciate its informative content and accurate portrayal of important historical events. Readers describe the characters as interesting and relatable. The book provides a glimpse into the impact of money and power on society. However, some feel the length is excessive.
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