JOHN F. WASIK Merchant Of Power SIGNED HARDCOVER Tycoon Sam Insull Thomas Edison ***PLEASE NOTE*** This is a buy-it-now listing (not an sale)! Buy it now and get it quick with free shipping (domestic customers)! Condition Notes: SIGNED by author John F. Wasik!! Tight binding! Pages ALL super crisp/clean/unmarked! Hardcover in EXCELLENT condition! Dustjacket has some light shelf/edge wear, otherwise great shape! Ships out same or next business day w/ delivery confirmation! Title: The Merchant of Power: Sam Insull, Thomas Edison, and the Creation of the Modern Metropolis Author: John F. Wasik Format: Hardcover ISBN-10: 1403968845 ISBN-13: 9781403968845 Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Publication Year: 2006 Number of Pages: 270 Book Notes: A timely rags-to-riches story, The Merchant of Power recounts how Sam Insull -- right hand to Thomas Edison -- went on to become one of the richest men in the world, pivotal in the birth of General Electric and instrumental in the creation of the modern metropolis with his invention of the power grid, which fuels major cities today. John Wasik, awarded the National Press Club Award for Consumer Journalism, had unprecedented access to Sam Insull's archives, which includes private correspondence with Thomas Edison. The extraordinary fall of a man extraordinary for his time is revealed in this cautionary tale about the excesses of corporate power. Guarantee: We review/examine everything thoroughly and attempt to disclose any imperfections to you in our listings. We always error on the side of caution; we want you to be completely satisfied when you receive an item from our store! If, however, you receive an item from us that is not in the condition you expected from our listing, please let us know. We will be more than happy to arrange for an exchange or refund upon return. Check out our store for more great items!