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The Carpetbaggers is a 1961 bestselling novel by Harold Robbins, which was adapted into a 1964 film of the same title. The prequel Nevada Smith (1966) was also based on a character in the novel. In the United States, the term "carpetbagger" refers to an outsider relocating to exploit locals. [1]
The Carpetbaggers. by Harold Robbins. 3.95 · 4,882 Ratings · 178 Reviews · published 1961 · 136 editions. A LEGENDARY MASTERPIECE. A STORY OF MONEY AND POWER…. Want to Read. Rate it:
Among his best-known books is The Carpetbaggers (1961) – featuring a protagonist who was a loose composite of Howard Hughes, Bill Lear, Harry Cohn, and Louis B. Mayer. [9] The Carpetbaggers takes the reader from New York to California, from the prosperity of the aeronautical industry to the glamor of Hollywood.
The Carpetbaggers. Author: Harold Robbins. About This Book. A LEGENDARY MASTERPIECE. A STORY OF MONEY AND POWER, SEX AND DEATH. Jonas Cord coveted his father's fame, fortune, even his young, beautiful wife. When his father died, Jonas... Read More. Page Count. 688. On Sale. 05/01/2007. Book Details. A LEGENDARY MASTERPIECE.
A classic novel by Harold Robbins about Jonas Cord and Rina Marlowe, two ambitious and ruthless characters who rise to power and fame in Hollywood and the airplane industry. Read the book preview, see the table of contents, and learn more about the author and the book.
A novel about Jonas Cord, a ruthless aviation and film mogul in the 1930s, based on Bill Lear and Howard Hughes. Learn about the author, the plot, the reviews and the editions of this bestselling and controversial book.
A novel about the rise and fall of a Hollywood mogul, loosely based on Howard Hughes, and his turbulent relationship with a movie star. Read the book description, author biography, and other editions of this classic fiction by Harold Robbins.
