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Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Railroad Industry

Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Railroad Industry

Hardcover

Series: Great Entrepreneurs in U.S. History

BiographyGeneral Juvenile NonfictionHistory

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ISBN10: 1499421214
ISBN13: 9781499421217
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Published: Jul 30 2016
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.30 Width: 7.40 Depth: 8.60
Language: English
In the 19th century, Cornelius Vanderbilt amassed great wealth through his steamship and railroad ventures. Best remembered for building the New York Central Railroad, Vanderbilt's name has gone down in history as one of the greatest entrepreneurs in U.S. history. Readers will learn why through this biographical text, which uses historical context, detailed photographs, and fundamental social studies concepts to enumerate the details and accomplishments of Vanderbilt's life. A timeline and primary sources provide opportunities for additional learning.

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