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White, Trumbull
1868
1941
The Wizard of Wall Street and His Wealth; or, The Life and Deeds of Jay Gould
Jay Gould a great man -- Youth and ancestry of Jay Gould -- Gould as surveyor and historian -- Gould and the tannery war -- Gould's romantic marriage and first railroad -- Gould's assault upon Erie -- Gould's victory and final defeat in Erie -- The gold conspiracy -- Culmination of conspiracy: Black Friday -- Gould and the western railway systems -- Gould and the telegraph monopoly -- Gould and the Manhattan Elevated -- The life of a Wall Street king -- The king is dead -- Jay Gould laid to rest -- Personal characteristics of Jay Gould -- The family of Jay Gould -- The great fortune and its inheritors -- Jay Gould's relations with the public -- A chapter of anecdotes.
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"The Wizard of Wall Street and His Wealth; or, The Life and Deeds of Jay Gould" by Trumbull White is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and notable financial exploits of Jay Gould, known as “The Wizard of Wall Street,” who was one of the richest and most controversial financiers of his time. It explores his rise to immense wealth through daring financial strategies and the significant events that defined his career, making it of interest to both general readers and students of financial history. The beginning of this work sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Jay Gould's character and the dramatic circumstances surrounding his life. The preface highlights Gould's remarkable ability to amass a fortune that was unrivaled by any individual, while also touching on the controversies that accompanied his business practices. In the opening chapters, Gould's upbringing, early ventures in surveying and tanning, and the various challenges he faced are outlined. The narrative illustrates his relentless ambition, early encounters with adversity, and the qualities that propelled him from a humble background in New York to the pinnacle of the financial world, establishing the foundation for the complex and often tumultuous life that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Businessmen -- United States -- Biography
Gould, Jay, 1836-1892
Capitalists and financiers -- United States -- Biography
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