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The Financier [1st printing of revised edition]
by Dreiser, Theodore
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good+/Good+ Dust Jacket
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
Cleveland and New York: The World Publishing Company, 1946. First Edition. Hardcover. Good+/Good+ Dust Jacket. 9x8x0. World Publishing Co. 1946; stated 1st printing of this "completely revised edition" (as stated on dj flap); 503pp. VG- hardcover in G/G+ dust jacket. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; minor wear to edges of black cloth boards, gilt/gray titling remains bright and bold; text also very good. Moderate amount of wear to edges of unclipped ($1.98) dust jacket, several small chips; jacket toned over spine, lightly rubbed at edges. The Financier was first published in 1912. It is unique among Dreiser's work in that it is completely revised in the 1946 edition, with significantly different emphasis in the character of his protagonists, reflecting major social trends and attitudes toward the American "Financier". Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Synopsis
Theodore Dreiser presents a dynamic account of an unprincipled financial tycoon, Frank Cowperwood, who has an exceptional ability to manipulate funds that allow businesses to function and to thrive. He learned this from his father who worked in Philadelphia where Cowperwood's resourcefulness lifted his family above their modest beginnings to a more distinguished social environment. He was always surrounded by those who knew how money worked and understood how corporations operated. He labored hard and was convinced of his ultimate success. He trusted his intuition and used money to recompense his desire for a grand lifestyle by moving his business to Chicago. After the 1871 Chicago fire, a newspaper article hinted at the instability of financial obligations so that other businessmen demanded Cowperwood return their investments immediately. He used several exclusive methods to protect his assets and avoid bankruptcy but was finally accused of stealing. He was convicted and thrown in jail and handled his bad fortune by not losing hope. When he was released, he started a new life of achievement and affluence. His tenacity and focus made him one of the most authoritative people in the United States, and his advice on many financial topics was sought. This rise/fall/rise tale illustrates the ability of these fearless men to bring dreams into vivid reality.Please Note: This book has been reformatted to be easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy navigation. The Adobe eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year. Both versions are text searchable.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Book House in Dinkytown
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 289960
- Title
- The Financier [1st printing of revised edition]
- Author
- Dreiser, Theodore
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Good+ Dust Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The World Publishing Company
- Place of Publication
- Cleveland and New York
- Date Published
- 1946
- Size
- 9x8x0
- Weight
- 2.06 lbs
- Keywords
- stARTT 125|3/2019: 75 LITERA
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