Author of The Kennedys at War and The Lion's Pride, Edward J. Renehan, Jr. presents a fascinating biography of one of the most hated and most admired American entrepreneurs of all time. Here, he sheds light on Wall Street magnate Jay Gould and his frequently overshadowed creativity. Gould was the quintessential robber baron and the original modern businessman whose financial examples persist even today.
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"I don't generally like biographies, but I loved this one and highly recommend it. Probably because I really like hearing how people got rich." — Mike (4 out of 5 stars)
"I don't generally like biographies, but I loved this one and highly recommend it. Probably because I really like hearing how people got rich."
" Don't buy stock in newspapers right now. "
" Wow. An amazing biography of one the most influential unknowns in American history and our economy. "
" Interesting read about a time that I knew very little about. Tammany Hall, Boss Tweed, Black Friday (1869 panic, not the day after thanksgiving), Vanderbilt, etc. "
" Kind of an apologetic bio interspersed with lots of "sharp" dealing and political payoffs. "
" Good introduction to Jay Gould, whose exploits make Enron and the other recent scandals seem tame. I'd have liked more information on exactly how Gould attained his initial wealth at the beginning of his career, as he started from almost nothing. An enjoyable read. "
" A very well written account of the life of Jay Gould, one of the world's first robber barons. "
George K. Wilson is a working actor in stage, film, television, and commercials with almost one hundred audiobook narrations to his credit. He began in broadcast journalism with American Forces Radio and Television and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He had a lead role in the cult film classic Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and appeared on television’s One Life to Live, Ryan’s Hope, and The Doctors and has been heard on voice-overs for The Guiding Light and The Cosby Show, as well as many television and radio commercials.
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