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Commodore Vanderbilt 1794-1877: Forefather Of The New York Central

Commodore Vanderbilt 1794-1877: Forefather Of The New York Central

Metzman, Gustav

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Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116313564X
ISBN13: 9781163135648
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Commodore Vanderbilt 1794-1877: Forefather Of The New York Central is a biography written by Gustav Metzman that chronicles the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, one of the wealthiest and most influential businessmen in American history. The book explores Vanderbilt's rise from humble beginnings as a ferry operator to becoming a steamship magnate and railroad tycoon, ultimately amassing a fortune that made him one of the richest men in the world.Metzman delves into Vanderbilt's personal life, including his marriages and relationships with his children, as well as his business dealings and the strategies he employed to build his empire. The book also provides insight into the social and economic climate of the 19th century, highlighting the impact Vanderbilt had on American industry and transportation.Overall, Commodore Vanderbilt 1794-1877: Forefather Of The New York Central offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most influential businessmen, shedding light on the man behind the myth and the lasting impact he had on the country's development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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