# John Jacob Astor
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john jacob astor (born Johann Jakob Astor; July 17, 1763 – March 29, 1848) was a German–American businessman, merchant, real estate mogul, and investor who made his fortune mainly in a fur trade monopoly and by investing in real estate in or around New York City.
Born in Germany, Astor immigrated to England as a teenager and worked as a musical instrument manufacturer. He moved to the United States after the American Revolutionary War.
THE PROBLEM OF CELL 13 (PT 2) BY JACQUE FUTRELL
JACQUE FUTRELL'S FINAL IRONY — THE PROBLEM HE COULDN'T ESCAPE: THE TITANIC
Jacques Futrelle (1875–1912) was one of America's great early mystery craftsmen. Before his untimely death, he created more than fifty stories featuring The Thinking Machine, a character designed to rival Sherlock Holmes in…
Notes by NW-May 2, 2024
A generic show, with lots of grunge acts in the third hour.And a few birthday shout outs to Willie Nelson (91), Will Worden (26), and my dad (88), with the song So Long, Astoria. He was born (and left Astoria, NY) but the song is about the Oregon Astoria (both of which were named after John Jacob …
Astoria: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire: A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival Audiobook by Peter Stark
https://libranovo.com/free Listen to free audiobooks with a 30-day free trial! Title: Astoria: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire: A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and SurvivalGenres: History, World, North AmericaAuthor: Peter StarkNarrator: Michael KramerRelease date: 03-04-20…
Dreams of El Dorado: A History of the American West Audiobook by H.W. Brands
https://libranovo.com/free Listen to free audiobooks with a 30-day free trial! Title: Dreams of El Dorado: A History of the American WestGenres: Biography & Memoir, North America, History & CultureAuthor: H.W. BrandsNarrator: Matt KuglerRelease date: 10-22-2019Length: 17:13:54Language: EnglishPubli…
15 Secret Power Brokers: The Americans Who Quietly Controlled Early U.S. History
Discover the untold stories of early American power brokers in this eye-opening episode, "15 Powerful Americans Who Secretly Ran the Country." Go beyond the presidency to uncover the politicians, society figures, newspaper editors, wealthy merchants, and political operatives who shaped the nation f…
Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor-Elizabeth L. Gebhard
"Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor" by Elizabeth L. Gebhard delves into the remarkable life of John Jacob Astor, one of America's first millionaires, who made his fortune through fur trading and real estate. This biography not only chronicles his entrepreneurial spirit and pioneeri…
America's First Multi-Millionaire: John Jacob Astor
On this episode of Our American Stories, John Jacob Astor arrived in America in 1784 with little money and an eye for opportunity. He began trading furs, built a commercial empire that stretched across the continent, and then made an even bigger bet on the future of New York City. As Manhattan expa…
Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor-Elizabeth L. Gebhard
"Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor" by Elizabeth L. Gebhard chronicles the remarkable journey of one of America's first great entrepreneurs. This audiobook delves into Astor's ambitious endeavors, highlighting his role in shaping trade and commerce during the early 19th century. Th…
05- Passenger Spotlight Madeleine Astor
Thanks for tuning in to Yet Another Titanic Podcast! I’m Dane Andrews, a lifelong Titanic fan, though definitely not an expert. Just someone who loves diving into all the fascinating corners of Titanic history and culture. Each episode is a laid‑back chat about whatever Titanic topic has grabbed my…
Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor-Elizabeth L. Gebhard
"Life and Ventures of the Original John Jacob Astor" by Elizabeth L. Gebhard delves into the remarkable life of John Jacob Astor, a pioneering figure in American history known for his entrepreneurial spirit and significant contributions to the fur trade and real estate. This audiobook captures the …
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