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The CarpetbaggersThe Carpetbaggers The Carpetbaggers 1961 bestselling novel by Harold Robbins This article is about the Harold Robbins novel. For the film adaptation, see The Carpetbaggers (film). For the post-American Civil War opportunists, see Carpetbagger. 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. This article needs additional citations for verification. (February 2012) Quick facts Author, Publisher ... The Carpetbaggers First edition cover (publ. Trident Press) Author Harold Robbins Publisher Trident Press Publication date January 1, 1961 Close In the United States, the term "carpetbagger" refers to an outsider relocating to exploit locals.[1] It derives… (Source: Wikipedia)
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