What attracted us to this book? The Vanderbilt name holds weight in America, getting a better look into how it all started had always been an interest when time would allow. Also we believe that everyone can learn a lot from the greats that preceded us. If you are trying to do great things, why not learn from someone who has done great things? Misconception debunked? The Misconception that Cornelius Vanderbilt built his fortune from railroads. The name is synonymous with the