Commodore Vanderbilt 1794-1877: Forefather Of The New York Central

By Gustav Metzman

Book Overview

Commodore Vanderbilt 1794-1877: Forefather Of The New York Central is a biography book written by Gustav Metzman. The book tells the story of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who was born in 1794 and rose to become one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in America during the 19th century. Vanderbilt's life is chronicled from his humble beginnings as the son of a farmer, to his early days as a ferry operator, and his eventual rise to become the owner of a vast shipping and railroad empire.The book explores Vanderbilt's business acumen and his relentless pursuit of wealth and power, as well as his personal life, including his relationships with his family and his mistresses. The author also delves into Vanderbilt's role in shaping the transportation industry in America, particularly through his creation of the New York Central Railroad, which connected New York City to the Great Lakes region.Overall, Commodore Vanderbilt 1794-1877: Forefather Of The New York Central offers a comprehensive look at the life of one of America's most influential businessmen and the impact he had on the country's transportation industry. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, business, or transportation.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432595997
• ISBN13: 9781432595999
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"