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Cornelius Vanderbilt

Railroad Tycoon

Great American Entrepreneurs

Reading Level: 9

Interest Level: 9-12

Product type: eBook
ISBN: 978-1-5026-4541-8
Author: Cassandra Schumacher
Copyright: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 128
Dewey: 338.092--dc23
Dewey(two): B
Program: Great Americans
Biographies • Full-Color Photographs • Further Information Section • Glossary • Index • Primary Sources • Sidebars • Timelines
Library Bound Book — List: $47.36 / S&L: $33.15
eBook — List: $47.36 / S&L: $33.15
Cornelius Vanderbilt was born for business. Though poorly educated, he built an empire on steam power and died a millionaire. Fueled by the spirit of competition and possessing a brilliant mind for business, Vanderbilt became the first true industrial tycoon. He dominated the shipping industry with steamboats and railroads. Vanderbilt changed the way business was done in America. Readers explore the life and triumphs of America's first industrial titan through photographs, anecdotes, sidebars, and more.