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The fish that ate the whale

2012270 pagesFarrar, Straus and Giroux

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Follow the incredible true story of Samuel Zemurray, a penniless immigrant who rose to become one of the world's most powerful men. From a banana peddler to a corporate titan, Zemurray's journey is a testament to American opportunity, yet also a stark reminder of the ruthless tactics employed by corporate pirates. Discover how he built an empire involving banana cowboys, mercenaries, and statesmen, forever changing the landscape of Central America.

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About the author

Rich Cohen is an American non-fiction writer. He is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone magazines. He is co-creator, with Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and Terence Winter, of the HBO series Vinyl. - Wikipedia

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Samuel ZemurrayProtagonist
Honduran peasantsSupporting
CIA agentsSupporting
American statesmenSupporting

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