![]() For Rockefeller presents a challenging subject for would-be biographers. Thus I turned to Ron Chernow, and I am glad I did. And yet, aside from his reputation as an ultra-rich monopolist, I knew almost nothing about the man. Rockefeller’s own mansion, Kykuit, sits atop the nearby Pocantico Hills, and is a popular tourist destination. I can also walk to Rockwood, a park with a gorgeous view of the Hudson River, where John’s brother William had his mansion (since demolished). ![]() The best walking paths in the area are in the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, an expansive and beautiful slice of forest made from a part of Rockefeller’s former estate. ![]() ![]() He was beyond comparing himself with his competitors he compared himself with himself.Īs a child of Sleepy Hollow, I have almost literally grown up in Rockefeller’s shadow. He played golf assiduously, always alone, matching his record on one day against his record on another just what the saints do when they daily examine their conscience… Such was probably also the interest dominating Rockefeller’s chase after millions. Running the (Full) M… on The Madrid Half-MarathonĢ023: New Year… on From Gold to Glory: A Slice of… ![]() Alicante & the I… on Summertime in Andalucía: Jerez…Īlicante & the I… on The Monastery of El Escor… ![]()
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