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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. xxxiii, 372 pp. Frontispiece. Slight water stain upper tip of first few pages, else a clean, unmarked copy. Green cloth with fading along spine and spne edges.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Dust Jacket Included. hardback, 8vo, 196pp, illustrated, text clean and sound, no inscriptions, orange cloth, covers patchily discoloured, Good / Good dustwrapper. wrapper spine faded, edges rubbed and frayed.

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Zustand: Good. . No Dust Jacket (Millionaires, Capitalists, United States, Biography) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Witch of Wall Street, Hetty Green' offers a compelling and detailed look into the life of one of the most successful and notorious financiers in American history. Known for her immense wealth and equally legendary parsimony, Hetty Green was a figure of fascination and fear in the corridors of power during the Gilded Age. Authors Boyden Sparkes and Samuel Taylor Moore trace her journey from her Quaker upbringing to her reign as the richest woman in the world, providing a deep dive into the business acumen that allowed her to navigate the volatile markets of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The work examines Green's unique investment philosophies, her role as a major lender to the City of New York, and her survival through numerous financial panics. Beyond her fiscal brilliance, the book explores the personal eccentricities that earned her her famous moniker, painting a portrait of a woman who chose to live on her own terms despite the societal expectations of her era. This biography is an essential read for those interested in financial history, the evolution of Wall Street, and the lives of unconventional historical figures who shaped the American economic landscape.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Witch of Wall Street' provides a fascinating and detailed exploration of the life of Hetty Green, arguably the most successful and formidable woman financier in American history. Known for her extraordinary business acumen and her legendary frugality, Green navigated the male-dominated corridors of high finance during the Gilded Age to amass one of the greatest private fortunes of her era. Authors Boyden Sparkes and Samuel Taylor Moore delve into the complex psyche of a woman who could master the stock market and manage vast real estate holdings while maintaining a lifestyle of extreme austerity.Through vivid storytelling and historical insight, this biography examines the socio-economic landscape of the 19th and early 20th centuries, tracing Green's journey from her Quaker upbringing to her status as a power player in New York's financial district. The narrative highlights her critical role as a moneylender to the city of New York and her reputation as a shrewd investor who survived numerous financial panics. 'The Witch of Wall Street' is a compelling character study and an essential document of American capitalism, offering a window into the life of a woman who defied social conventions to become the 'Queen of Finance.'This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Hetty Green' is a compelling biography of one of the most remarkable and polarizing figures in American financial history. Known famously as the 'Witch of Wall Street,' Henrietta Howland Robinson Green amassed a fortune that made her the wealthiest woman in the world during the Gilded Age. This work by Boyden Sparkes and Samuel Taylor Moore delves into the life of a woman who defied the social conventions of her time, navigating the male-dominated world of high finance with unparalleled shrewdness and an iron will.The narrative explores Green's legendary frugality, her strategic investments in railroads and real estate, and her pivotal role as a major lender to the city of New York during times of financial crisis. The authors provide an intimate look at her upbringing in a Quaker whaling family and how those early influences shaped her unique approach to wealth, power, and legacy. More than just a chronicle of money, 'Hetty Green' offers a fascinating psychological profile of a woman driven by a singular focus on capital. It remains an essential read for those interested in the evolution of American capitalism and the extraordinary lives of women who carved their own paths in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Zustand: fair to good. 196, illus., index, spine & board edges faded, name stamped inside front flyleaf, neat red ink underlining on several pages.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Witch of Wall Street, Hetty Green' offers a compelling and detailed look into the life of one of the most successful and notorious financiers in American history. Known for her immense wealth and equally legendary parsimony, Hetty Green was a figure of fascination and fear in the corridors of power during the Gilded Age. Authors Boyden Sparkes and Samuel Taylor Moore trace her journey from her Quaker upbringing to her reign as the richest woman in the world, providing a deep dive into the business acumen that allowed her to navigate the volatile markets of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The work examines Green's unique investment philosophies, her role as a major lender to the City of New York, and her survival through numerous financial panics. Beyond her fiscal brilliance, the book explores the personal eccentricities that earned her her famous moniker, painting a portrait of a woman who chose to live on her own terms despite the societal expectations of her era. This biography is an essential read for those interested in financial history, the evolution of Wall Street, and the lives of unconventional historical figures who shaped the American economic landscape.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Witch of Wall Street' provides a fascinating and detailed exploration of the life of Hetty Green, arguably the most successful and formidable woman financier in American history. Known for her extraordinary business acumen and her legendary frugality, Green navigated the male-dominated corridors of high finance during the Gilded Age to amass one of the greatest private fortunes of her era. Authors Boyden Sparkes and Samuel Taylor Moore delve into the complex psyche of a woman who could master the stock market and manage vast real estate holdings while maintaining a lifestyle of extreme austerity.Through vivid storytelling and historical insight, this biography examines the socio-economic landscape of the 19th and early 20th centuries, tracing Green's journey from her Quaker upbringing to her status as a power player in New York's financial district. The narrative highlights her critical role as a moneylender to the city of New York and her reputation as a shrewd investor who survived numerous financial panics. 'The Witch of Wall Street' is a compelling character study and an essential document of American capitalism, offering a window into the life of a woman who defied social conventions to become the 'Queen of Finance.'This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Hetty Green' is a compelling biography of one of the most remarkable and polarizing figures in American financial history. Known famously as the 'Witch of Wall Street,' Henrietta Howland Robinson Green amassed a fortune that made her the wealthiest woman in the world during the Gilded Age. This work by Boyden Sparkes and Samuel Taylor Moore delves into the life of a woman who defied the social conventions of her time, navigating the male-dominated world of high finance with unparalleled shrewdness and an iron will.The narrative explores Green's legendary frugality, her strategic investments in railroads and real estate, and her pivotal role as a major lender to the city of New York during times of financial crisis. The authors provide an intimate look at her upbringing in a Quaker whaling family and how those early influences shaped her unique approach to wealth, power, and legacy. More than just a chronicle of money, 'Hetty Green' offers a fascinating psychological profile of a woman driven by a singular focus on capital. It remains an essential read for those interested in the evolution of American capitalism and the extraordinary lives of women who carved their own paths in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Zustand: good, fair. 196, illus., index, foxing ins bds, sm stains to a few pgs, DJ soiled & worn: sm tears, sm pcs missing, spine faded & creased.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 314 pages ; OCLC 927145016 (online version); art nouveau design with sunflowers and in green and brown on brown cloth ; no dustjacket ; "Reading with appreciation is a fine art. This volume contains some of the gems of literature which the race has learned to love. Some of the 'old fashioned selections' and some of the most charming new short classics, are offered as a basis for study and appreciation. The average pupil will study his reading lesson with zest if he is given some definite work to do. In these studies, the brief introduction to each selection is intended to whet the pupil's appetite.The exercises following each study make his study definite and to the point. Helpful notes are added wherever necessary, and additional readings are given. ; Selections include: The American Boy -- The Light That Is Felt -- The Tiger The Brahman, And The Jackal -- A Kind Word -- Little Brown Hands -- The Lame Man And The Blind Man -- The Owl And The Pussy-cat -- September -- The Arab And His Camel -- The Shepherd Boy And The Wolf -- Needless Pain -- Because He Loves Us -- Marjorie's Almanac -- The Brown Thrush -- Truth -- God Bless Our Flag -- The Quails -- The Discontented Stonecutter -- The Cloud -- All Things Beautiful -- Labor -- The Matsuyama Mirror -- Work While You Work -- The Pen -- The Quest -- God Bless The Commonplace -- A Bright Chinese Boy -- The Grapevine Swing -- Beautiful Joe -- Forget-me-not -- October's Bright Blue Weather -- Daisies -- So Much Of Goodness -- The Breaking In Of Black Beauty -- The Children's Hour -- The Magic Mill -- The Corn Song -- Daniel Webster's First Case -- The Day Is Done -- The Image And The Treasure -- Somebody's Mother -- Look For Goodness -- The Code Barbarian -- The Discontented Pendulum -- True Success -- Which Loved Best? -- Hope -- The Story Of King Midas -- T Is The Last Rose Of Summer -- Home, Sweet Home -- The Fight -- A Simple Recipe -- The Angels Song -- A Visit From St, Nicholas -- Ring Out, Wild Bells! -- Beauty In Common Things -- Letters Of Recommendation -- A Song For Flag Day -- The Stone In The Road -- Answer To A Child's Question -- Paul Revere's Ride -- The Dream Of Home -- The Choice Of Hercules -- Thomas Jefferson's Ten Rules -- After The Shipwreck -- The Lost Camel -- The Planting Of The Apple Tree -- We Should Smile -- The Humbug -- Sky-born Music -- The Pebble And The Acorn -- The Tree -- Service -- The Sleeping Beauty -- A Wholesome Tongue -- The Village Blacksmith -- Genuine Heroism -- The Legend Of Indian Corn -- Robert E. Lee -- The City Mouse And The Country Mouse -- Our Birth--The First Roses -- A Little Sermon -- Four-leaf Clover -- Love's Nobility -- A Prayer -- Casabianca -- Be What Thou Seemest -- Thor And The Giants -- The Spider And The Fly -- The Mouse And The Moonbeam -- The Schoolhouse And The Flag -- The Snow-image -- Index Of Authors ; Numerous Biblical references appear in Searson's Studies in Reading (1923), but the movement is toward secular stories with a moral emphasizing social values. This reader, published after World War I, begins with a poem, "The American Boy." It is a dialogue between a father and son about patriotism. According to the author of this reader, the influence of the story "The Poor Little Match Girl" "founded many an orphan home and organized hundreds of societies for relief of the worthy poor," which indicates an emphasis on philanthropy and social work during the era of the Social Gospel.80% of selections taught traditional values."-- Sharon Vincz Andrews ; signature of a youthful Gerald Grout, later a Kansas Ophthalmologist ; GOOD. Book.…

Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1930. First Edition, stated. Large octavo. 372 pp. Frontispiece. Green cloth stamped in black. No dust jacket. Boards show wear to extremities with brief exposure, chipping, and minor fraying, heaviest to top of spine; edges and spine faded to brown; a few smudges to spine. Binding sound. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown; pencil markings and ghost of a sticker to front free endpaper; interior else unmarked. Overall a Very Good copy.…

First Edition. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs throughout. [x], 338 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. The definitive biography of the richest woman in America, and one of the most hated. Original green cloth with black stamped coins and skyline illustration to upper cover and spine, top edges dyed black, deckled fore-edges. A very good copy (lightly rubbed to extremities and some light offsetting to endpapers) in original pictorial dust-jacket, lightly faded with chip to front panel affecting "OF" in title Illustrated with photographs throughout. [x], 338 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. …