Slack, Charles
Hetty
- ISBN 13:
- 9780060542573
- author:
- Slack, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 206mm X 18mm
- Genre:
- American history: c 1800 to c 1900
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Hetty Green was a woman who lived by her own rules in an age when women's roles were strictly defined. Despite being barred from voting, she took control of her finances and built a fortune that would be worth about 1.6 billion in today's dollars. This remarkable story is reexamined in "Hetty: The Genius and Madness of America's First Female Tycoon", a nuanced portrait of one of the greatest financiers in American history. In this book, Charles Slack sheds new light on the life and legacy of Hetty Green, a true original who defied convention to achieve greatness. With a keen eye for detail, Slack reveals the complexities of Green's personality and the circumstances that shaped her remarkable career. For those interested in the history of business and the lives of pioneering women, "Hetty" is a fascinating and insightful read. This P.S. edition features additional insights into the book, including author interviews and recommended reading.
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