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The Vanderbilts and The Story of Their Fortune

The Vanderbilts and The Story of Their Fortune

Croffut, W. A.

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ISBN10: 1163317616
ISBN13: 9781163317617
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Vanderbilts and The Story of Their Fortune is a book written by W. A. Croffut that delves into the history of one of America's wealthiest families. The book covers the rise of the Vanderbilt family from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most prominent and influential families in American history. Croffut explores the family's business ventures, including their involvement in the railroad and shipping industries, as well as their philanthropic endeavors. The book also delves into the personal lives of the Vanderbilts, including their marriages, scandals, and family feuds. Through extensive research and interviews with family members and associates, Croffut provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the Vanderbilt family and their impact on American society.1886. This is a history of the Vanderbilt family, with a record of their vicissitudes, and a chronicle of the method by which their wealth has been acquired. It is confidently put forth as a work which should fall into the hands of boys and young men - of all who aspire to become captains of industry or leaders of their fellows in the sharp and wholesome competitions of life.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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