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45 Classic Books Everyone Should Read

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Think all classic literature is boring? You're missing out! Read these 45 classic pieces of literature that are bound to enlighten, entertain, and leave you sounding incredibly well-read at your next dinner party.

The Richest Railroad Barons in American History

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From Cornelius Vanderbilt's New York Central to Jay Gould's Union Pacific, these magnates controlled not just the rails, but the flow of goods, people, and wealth across the continent. Here, we'll take a wild ride through the lives and legacies of history's wealthiest railroad barons.