American Rascal
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American Rascal
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Author : Greg Steinmetz
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2023-08-22
American Rascal written by Greg Steinmetz and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-22 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A gripping, “rollicking” (John Carreyrou, New York Times bestselling author of Bad Blood) biography of Jay Gould, the greatest of the 19th-century robber barons, whose brilliance, greed, and bare-knuckled tactics made him richer than Rockefeller and led Wall Street to institute its first financial reforms. Had Jay Gould put his name on a university or concert hall, he would undoubtedly have been a household name today. The son of a poor farmer whose early life was marked by tragedy, Gould saw money as the means to give his family a better life…even if, to do so, he had to pull a fast one on everyone else. After entering Wall Street at the age of twenty-four, he quickly became notorious when he paralyzed the economy and nearly toppled President Ulysses S. Grant in the Black Friday market collapse of 1869 in an attempt to corner the market on gold—an event that remains among the darkest days in Wall Street history. Through clever financial maneuvers, he gained control over one of every six miles of the country’s rapidly expanding network for railroad tracks—coming close to creating the first truly transcontinental railroad and making himself one of the richest men in America. American Rascal shows Gould’s complex, quirky character. He was at once praised for his brilliance by Rockefeller and Vanderbilt and condemned for forever destroying American business values by Mark Twain. He lived a colorful life, trading jokes with Thomas Edison, figuring Thomas Nast’s best sketches, paying Boss Tweed’s bail, and commuting to work in a 200-foot yacht. Gould thrived in an expanding, industrial economy in which authorities tolerated inside trading and stock price manipulation because they believed regulation would stifle the progress. But by taking these practices to new levels, Gould showed how unbridled capitalism was, in fact, dangerous for the American economy. This “gripping biography” (Fortune) explores how Gould’s audacious exploitation of economic freedom triggered the first public demands for financial reforms—a call that still resonates today.
Summary Of Greg Steinmetz S American Rascal
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Author : Milkyway Media
language : en
Publisher: Milkyway Media
Release Date : 2022-11-09
Summary Of Greg Steinmetz S American Rascal written by Milkyway Media and has been published by Milkyway Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-09 with Study Aids categories.
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Greg Steinmetz's American Rascal In American Rascal (2022), journalist and financial analyst Greg Steinmetz explores the life of Jay Gould, a colorful nineteenth-century financier whose career triggered the first-ever reforms on Wall Street. Steinmetz details his complex career both on Wall Street and in railroads, as well as the contradiction between his life as a good family man and his financial scheming. Gould’s exploitation of the financial system and his manipulation of the stock market showed how flawed capitalism was, and how deeply those flaws affected the American economy.
The Great American Rascal
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Author : Philip Vail (pseud.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
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Author : Everest Media,
language : en
Publisher: Everest Media LLC
Release Date : 2022-09-12T22:59:00Z
Summary Of Greg Steinmetz S American Rascal written by Everest Media, and has been published by Everest Media LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-12T22:59:00Z with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Jay Gould was 17 when he announced to his friend Abel Crosby that he was going to be rich. He was right. #2 Jay Gould was a rich kid who announced to his friend Abel Crosby that he was going to be rich. He was right. #3 Jay Gould was a rich kid who announced to his friend Abel Crosby that he was going to be rich. He was right. #4 Jay Gould was a rich kid who announced to his friend Abel Crosby that he was going to be rich. He was right. He took the time to finish another piece of work. He was on the road only a few days when pneumonia struck. He recovered, but his sister Polly died of tuberculosis. He resolved to stay at home until he was back at full strength. He didn’t go to college, but he taught himself from books.
The Great American Rascal
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Author : Philip Vail
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
The Great American Rascal written by Philip Vail and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Burr, Aaron categories.
Discusses Burr's ambitions and achievements as well as illuminating the misfortunes in his personal relationships and political career.
The Turbulent Life Of Aaron Burr The Great American Rascal
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Author : PHILIP AUTOR VAIL
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
The Turbulent Life Of Aaron Burr The Great American Rascal written by PHILIP AUTOR VAIL and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with categories.
The Great American Rascal
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Author : Noel B Gerson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-01-04
The Great American Rascal written by Noel B Gerson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-04 with categories.
On July 11th, 1804, Aaron Burr faced and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. These two men have received new interest following the success of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical, Hamilton, but who was the real Aaron Burr? Noel B. Gerson uncovers the rise of a man who lost his father at the age of one, entered Princeton as a sophomore at thirteen, took part in Colonel Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec, became a national hero for saving an entire brigade from capture during the New York Campaign, and after the war rose to become a leading figure in New York politics, becoming vice-president in 1800 before the infamous duel occurred four years later. Yet, the story of Aaron Burr does not end there. Gerson goes on to expose the rest of his long and turbulent life, providing insight into the western conspiracy, the trial for treason, and his struggle to return to America after four years of self-imposed exile in Europe. This book is an engrossing biography of one of the most notorious figures in the history of the United States. It is an ideal read for those who wish to find out more about a person who could have been one of the greatest of Americans, in an age of giants, but whose personal flaws ultimately led to his demise. "Very interesting reading... it runs with the speed of a novel and the vividness of phrase of an acute commentator... Meant to be read... and boy, is it readable!" - Bestsellers "The extraordinary vitality and charm of Burr come through in this swift-moving and wholly admirable book." - Christian Science Monitor "Moves faster than most historical novels because Burr was quicker and more unbelievable than most fictional heroes... an enjoyable, lively account of a fascinating figure." - Mankind Magazine "An absorbing biography of the Revolutionary war hero... the author portrays Burr as a brilliant man with an overwhelming ego and charm to match - a con man, forger, sharpshooting bully mistrusted by Washington and Jefferson, yet able to rise to high office in a career that occasionally suggests some modern parallels." - Publishers Weekly
The Turbulent Life Of Aaron Burr
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Author : Philip Vail
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
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The Great American Rascal
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Author : Philip Vail
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
The Great American Rascal written by Philip Vail and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Burr, Aaron categories.
Discusses Burr's ambitions and achievements as well as illuminating the misfortunes in his personal relationships and political career.
Twentieth Century
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1896
Twentieth Century written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1896 with categories.