A Full Cup: Sir Thomas Lipton's Extraordinary Life and His Quest for the America's Cup Contributor(s): D'Antonio, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 1594485216 ISBN-13: 9781594485213 Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: July 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Sports - Biography & Autobiography | Business - Sports & Recreation | Sailing |
Dewey: B |
Age Level: 18-UP |
Grade Level: 13-UP |
Physical Information: 1.05" H x 5.64" W x 8.24" L (0.82 lbs) 416 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Cultural Region - Scottish |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Today Lipton means tea. However, in his time Sir Thomas Lipton was known for much more than the Lipton tea empire. Raised in desperate poverty, he would build a global empire of markets, factories, plantations, and stockyards. But his epic pursuit of the America's Cup--a yachting trophy and the ultimate in international sport--made him a beloved figure on both sides of the Atlantic. More than a story of innovation and achievement, A Full Cup also explores Lipton's most intriguing creation: his public persona, formed by a burgeoning mass media and a shameless self-promotion that made him one of the most recognizable figures of his time. Michael D'Antonio brings to life the surprising careers of this intrepid sailor, gregarious showman, and ingenious self-made millionaire--the world's very first celebrity CEO. |
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