The Fish That Ate the Whale
The Life and Times of America's Banana King
Rich Cohen
Discover the fascinating true story of Samuel Zemurray, the self-made banana mogul who rose from penniless roadside fruit peddler to conquer the United Fruit Company and become one of the richest and most powerful men in the world. "The Fish That Ate the Whale" takes readers on a thrilling journey through Zemurray's life, from his humble beginnings to his adventures as a corporate pirate, foreign nation conqueror, and symbol of both the best and worst of the United States. With brilliant historical detail, Rich Cohen unveils Zemurray as a hidden power broker whose will to succeed is nothing short of indomitable.
Publish Date
2012-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
2012-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.1
ISBN
9781250033314
Recommendations
4
Recommendations
2020-09-11T16:11:27.000Z
14/ And so it was that Samuel Zemurray, a penniless immigrant, came to own and run one of the most powerful companies in the world.
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