Search -
Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Railroad Industry (Great Entrepreneurs in U.S. History)
Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Railroad Industry - Great Entrepreneurs in U.S. History Author:Therese Shea 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. Readers will learn why through this biographical text, which uses historical contex... more »t, detailed photographs, and fundamental social studies concepts to enumerate the details and accomplishments of Vanderbilts life. A timeline and primary sources provide opportunities for additional learning.« less