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At a time in US history when there was no income tax, Cornelius Vanderbilt earned two fortunes: shipping (NewJersey>< Manhattan) & Railroads.that opened up Western US for development. In Newport, his opulent mansion, The Breakers, now a visitor attraction, is owned by the Newport Preservation Assn, A decendent fathered celebrity Gloria Vanderbilt whose son Anderson Cooper researched & co-authored this fascinating book.
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So far it has been a very easy read for someone that does not do a whole lot of reading. Some very interesting information of the early days of the van der Bilt family.
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It is compelling to find out how the money that was made by one man, unheard off for the times, doubled by one of his sons, within 8 years, was then squandered by everyone that followed, due to excess spending, and mismanagement. Good stories, factual, based on family history, and good writing.
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Haven't read it yet but thought that the Vanderbilt family history would be interesting to read about.Enjoy Anderson Cooper's reporting.
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Still reading; too early for assessment.
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