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The Financier
by Theodore Dreiser
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Good +
- Seller
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1912. Good +. New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1912. First Edition with letter code "K-M" (October 1912) on copyright page. Octavo; publisher's mottled blue decorative cloth stamped in dark blue and gilt; [4],779pp. Spine backing cleanly split down rear joint and separated from textblock but holding along front joint; spine otherwise significantly toned with dulled titling; boards a bit edgeworn and rubbed at corners. Cracks starting along hinges but binding still holding. Tiny closed tear to front free endpaper; pages a bit toned along edges but unmarked.
The first novel in what would become the author's "Trilogy of Desire," based on the life of the Chicago streetcar tycoon Charles Yerkes.
PIZER A12-1.
The first novel in what would become the author's "Trilogy of Desire," based on the life of the Chicago streetcar tycoon Charles Yerkes.
PIZER A12-1.
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
- Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28262
- Title
- The Financier
- Author
- Theodore Dreiser
- Book Condition
- Used - Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1912
Terms of Sale
Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
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Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
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Washington, District of Columbia
About Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore in the Eastern Market neighborhood of Washington, DC. We have three floors of quality used books, first editions, and rare books.
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