Book cover of Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt

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2021336 pagesHarper

Explore the dramatic rise and fall of the Vanderbilt dynasty, from Cornelius Vanderbilt's humble beginnings to his descendants' lavish lives and eventual decline. This book traces the family's immense wealth, influence, and the personal stories behind one of America's most iconic names. Discover how their legacy shaped the nation and what became of their vast fortune.

Avg. reading time: 7h 25m
Prose complexity: 7/10

Informative Reflective Intellectual

Anderson Cooper

Biography & Memoir History Biography

New York Times bestseller Vanderbilt family Vanderbilt, cornelius, 1794-1877 Vanderbilt, gloria, 1924-2019 Businesspeople, biography Railroads, united states, history Steamboats and steamboat lines Millionaires, biography Upper class Rich people, biography

VanderbiltHardcover, Sep

336 pages

HarperISBN: 9780062964618

4 editions available

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