E.H. Harriman

The biography chronicles the life of Edward Henry Harriman, who rose from humble beginnings as a Wall Street errand boy to a prominent stockbroker and influential railroad magnate. After dropping out of school at 14, he quickly climbed the financial ladder and made significant investments in railway stocks. His strategic marriage into a railroad family further solidified his connection to the industry. By 1881, he had acquired his first railroad company, marking the beginning of his impactful career in the transportation sector.