In Counteraction, Vanderbilt!

In 1863, Commodore Vanderbilt faces betrayal by the New York State Legislature, influenced by his former partner Daniel Drew, who withdraws the permit for extending the Harlem Railroad and manipulates stock prices. This dramatic account highlights the fierce rivalry and cunning strategies characteristic of one of the nineteenth century's most competitive businessmen. The story reflects a Shakespearean-like intrigue set against the backdrop of financial maneuvering and personal ambition.