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Book: Harriman vs. Hill...Wall Street's Great Railroad War

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Book: Harriman vs. Hill...Wall Street's Great Railroad War
Posted by Convicted One on Sunday, February 16, 2014 3:00 PM

Anyone read this yet?

I just picked it up and it looks to be a good one

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Posted by tomikawaTT on Sunday, February 16, 2014 6:58 PM

I believe that the first Wall Street railroad war was Cornelius Vanderbilt (New York Central) versus Daniel Drew (Erie) during and just after the Civil War.  Jim Fisk and Jay Gould became wealthy (wealthier) on the brokerage fees...

Chuck

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