The richest woman in America, Hetty Green in the gilded age, Janet Wallach
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The richest woman in America, Hetty Green in the gilded age, Janet Wallach
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-261) and index
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individual biography
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illustrations
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index present
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non fiction
Main title
The richest woman in America
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bibliography
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769424522
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Janet Wallach
Sub title
Hetty Green in the gilded age
Summary
A captivating biography of America's first female tycoon, Hetty Green, the iconoclast who forged one of the greatest fortunes of her time
Table Of 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
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