The Vanderbilts and The Story of Their Fortune

By William Augustus Croffut

Book Overview

The Vanderbilts and The Story of Their Fortune is a book written by W. A. Croffut that tells the story of one of America's wealthiest and most influential families, the Vanderbilts. The book provides a comprehensive history of the family's rise to power, starting with Cornelius Vanderbilt, who made his fortune in the shipping industry in the early 19th century. It goes on to detail the family's involvement in the railroad and steamship industries, as well as their philanthropic endeavors and lavish lifestyle. The book also explores the family's personal lives, including their marriages, scandals, and rivalries. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Croffut provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Vanderbilts and the impact they had 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162609311
• ISBN13: 9781162609317
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"