Great Fortunes From Railroads

Great Fortunes From Railroads is a book written by Gustavus Myers that explores the history of the railroad industry in the United States and the immense wealth it generated for a select few individuals. The book provides a detailed account of the rise of the railroad industry and the key players who were instrumental in its development. It also delves into the darker side of the industry, including the exploitation of workers and the use of ruthless tactics to gain control of valuable resources. Throughout the book, Myers highlights the incredible wealth that was amassed by the railroad tycoons of the nineteenth century, including Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jay Gould, and James J. Hill. The book is a fascinating look at the history of the railroad industry and its impact on American society and the economy.The juggling of railroads and the virtual seizure of coal mines were by no means the only accomplishments of the Vanderbilt family in the years under consideration. Colorless as was the third generation, undistinguished by any marked characteristic, extremely commonplace in its conventions, it yet proved itself a worthy successor of Commodore Vanderbilt. The lessons he had taught of how to appropriate wealth were duly followed by his descendants, and all of the ancestral methods were closely adhered to by the third generation.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.