The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
by T.J. Stiles
T.J. Stiles chronicles the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt in this sweeping biography of a major American tycoon. Set against a period of profound national transformation, the book explores Vanderbilt’s rise, influence, and enduring place in the history of American business and society.
About This Book
T.J. Stiles examines the life and legacy of Cornelius Vanderbilt, one of the defining business figures of nineteenth-century America.
This biography places Vanderbilt’s career within the broader history of American enterprise and national change.
The book offers a historical portrait of ambition, wealth, power, and the forces that shaped a remarkable public life.
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