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Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Railroad Industry
Therese Shea
Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)"In the 19th century, Cornelius Vanderbilt amassed great wealth through his steamship and railroad ventures. Best remembered for building the New York Central Railroad, Vanderbilts name has gone down in history as one of the greatest entrepreneurs in U.S. history"--Provided by publisher.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Railroad Industry
Lewis K Parker
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)Did you know that Cornelius Vanderbilt started his own business when he was sixteen years old? Or that at the time of his death he employed more people than any other company in the United States? Vanderbilt was a self-made man who made a big impact on the steamboat and railroad industries. Students will enjoy reading about how Vanderbilt made his millions while forever changing the way Americans lived.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Railroad Industry
Therese Shea
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2016)"In the 19th century, Cornelius Vanderbilt amassed great wealth through his steamship and railroad ventures. Best remembered for building the New York Central Railroad, Vanderbilts name has gone down in history as one of the greatest entrepreneurs in U.S. history"--Provided by publisher.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt: Railroad Tycoon
Cassandra Schumacher
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, July 15, 2019)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.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt: Railroad Tycoon
Cassandra Schumacher
Paperback (Cavendish Square, July 15, 2019)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.