Cornelius Vanderbilt: Railroad Tycoon

by Cassandra Schumacher

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1502645408
• ISBN13: 9781502645401
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12