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#54 The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
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The Rise and Fall of Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt could have remained on Staten Island enjoying the fresh sea air at a fraction of the cost of living but he was looking to rise. Most of New York's wealthiest citizens were general merchants so he took notice of hey I want to be rich how are they making their money? Vanderbilt would never forget that the richest men traded in cargos. Even banks and securities market security markets largely remained merchant clubs.
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