Cornelius Vanderbilt and the railroad industry / Therese M. Shea.
Material type: TextSeries: Great entrepreneurs in U.S. historyPublisher: New York : PowerKids Press, [2017]Description: 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781499421194 (pbk. book)
- 1499421192 (pbk. book)
- 9781499421217 (library bound book)
- 1499421214 (library bound book)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's Biography | Vanderbi C. S539 | Available | 33111008879153 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In the 19th century, Cornelius Vanderbilt amassed great wealth through his steamship and railroad ventures. Best remembered for building the New York Central Railroad, Vanderbilt's 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 context, detailed photographs, and fundamental social studies concepts to enumerate the details and accomplishments of Vanderbilt's life. A timeline and primary sources provide opportunities for additional learning.
Includes index.
Self-made success -- The young Commodore -- His first million -- The California gold rush -- The Civil War -- Building a railroad empire -- Playing tough -- The Erie war -- The empire rolls on -- Entering the oil boom -- The man who shaped industries.
Examines the life and achievements of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the steamship and railroad tycoon.