Martin Dressler: the tale of an American dreamer

The rise and fall of a man of imagination. From a helper in his grandfather's cigar store in 19th Century New York, he rises to become an entrepreneur of fabulous creations, culminating in a hotel with moonlight, waterfalls and a Grecian temple where maidens recite poetry around the clock. Faci...

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Main Author: Millhauser, Steven 1943- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Crown 1996
Edition:1. ed.
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Summary:The rise and fall of a man of imagination. From a helper in his grandfather's cigar store in 19th Century New York, he rises to become an entrepreneur of fabulous creations, culminating in a hotel with moonlight, waterfalls and a Grecian temple where maidens recite poetry around the clock. Facing ruin, he comes to the conclusion he dreamed the wrong dream. By the author of Edwin Mullhouse.
Physical Description:VIII, 294 S.
ISBN:051770319X