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How does the author's purpose shape the content of "Cornelius Vanderbilt: The First Richest American?

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The author's purpose made the text focus on how Cornelius Vanderbilt made his fortune.

What was the author's purpose:

  • Provide a biography of Cornelius Vanderbilt.
  • Show why he was a man who stood out in society.
  • Show how he became the richest man in the country.

As the author's goal was to show how successful Cornelius Vanderbilt was, he shaped the content of the text to focus on information about how Cornelius Vanderbilt gained his wealth.

As such, he placed little emphasis on off-target information, such as Cornelius Vanderbilt's childhood and family.

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