This book tells, for the first time, the fascinating story of E.B. Gallagher, who lived in an amazing America from horse and buggy days to the advent of "horseless" carriages. Indeed, he created one of the first car companies. He received a patent for many of his inventions and over time acquired great wealth. Near the end of his illustrious life, he left his entire estate to his alma mater, The Stevens Institute. To this day, a mystery surrounds what happened to his bequest. It appears to be a shocking ending to the yet untold story of an original car guy and his fortune.