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Cornelius Vanderbilt

Authors :
Bernard A. Weisberger
Bernard A. Weisberger
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Cornelius Vanderbilt was a colossal figure. By wise investment, shrewd manipulation, and the use of his fists, he died the wealthiest man in the United States. His life was an epic of the steam age. Here, in this essay by the eminent historian Bernard A. Weisberger, is his extraordinary story.

Subjects

Subjects :
Capitalists and financiers--United States
Businesspeople--United States--Biography
Industrialists--United States--Biography
Industries--United States--History
Railroads--United States--History

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9781640190269
Database :
eBook Index
Journal :
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Publication Type :
eBook
Accession number :
1513313

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