1. The Industrialization Revolution and American Tradition
As traditional venture capitalists, they were no less ruthless than their Eastern counterparts, but they were somewhat less corrupt: The quarter included the heavy-set, enterprising ex-Governor Leland Stanford of California, who had useful political connections, and the burly, energetic Collis P. ... And in conformity with American tradition, they bequeathed huge sums to charity and founded many institutions which are still prominent in California today (Stanford University, Crocker Bank, and so on). ...
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