The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt

March 18, 2015 0 Comments

Vanderbilt was another remarkable titan of industry. Making his original fortune in steamships, he switched gears and went all-in on railroads once he caught wind of the opportunity. Fun fact from the author – at the time of his death he was so rich that he effectively controlled $1 out of every $20 in circulation. (View on Amazon)