| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 281 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [235]-261) and index. |
| Contents |
The spirit within -- A polished reflection -- A city of riches -- America booming -- Irrational exuberance -- A willful war -- A will to win -- A new life -- Return to America -- A forceful woman -- Changing times -- Against the trend -- The education of children -- Texas -- The glitter of gold -- Crazy as a fox -- A new Hetty -- Family matters -- A cool head -- Panic again -- Remarkable changes -- Home -- Epilogue -- The wisdom of Hetty Green. |
| Summary |
A captivating biography of America's first female tycoon, Hetty Green, the iconoclast who forged one of the greatest fortunes of her time. |
| Subject |
Green, Hetty Howland Robinson, 1834-1916.
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Women capitalists and financiers -- United States -- Biography.
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Millionaires -- United States -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
9780385531979 alkaline paper |
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0385531974 alkaline paper |
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