Commodore Vanderbilt

Commodore Vanderbilt is a biography written by Arthur D. Howden Smith that explores the life and legacy of Cornelius Vanderbilt, one of the most influential figures in American business history. The book details Vanderbilt's rise from a humble ferry operator to a powerful railroad magnate and shipping tycoon, amassing a vast fortune along the way. Smith delves into Vanderbilt's personal life, including his marriages, family relationships, and philanthropic endeavors. The author also provides insight into the economic and social landscape of the 19th century, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and opportunities that faced entrepreneurs like Vanderbilt. Overall, Commodore Vanderbilt is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of America's most fascinating and influential business leaders.1928. This book tells the tale of Cornelius Vanderbilt, better known as Commodore Vanderbilt, an American prominent in the transportation and finance arenas. Vanderbilt founded freight and ferry businesses, was a ferry boat captain, established his own shipping service on the Hudson River, established and financed a line to California via Nicaragua, owned a controlling interest in the New York and Harlem railroad, the Hudson River railroad and the New York Central railroad, as well as being embroiled in a bitter stock market dispute with James Fisk and Daniel Drew for control of the Erie Railroad. He was an intriguing man, with the ability to get what he wanted and succeed.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.