Step into the remarkable world of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a man who transformed 19th-century America through sheer will, bold ambition, and an uncanny ability to spot opportunity where others saw risk. Known as "The Commodore," Vanderbilt's life journey from humble beginnings on Staten Island to amassing one of the greatest fortunes of his time is nothing short of legendary. In The Empire Builder: Cornelius Vanderbilt and the American Dream,...