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The Financier
by Dreiser, Theodore
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- ISBN 10
- 9997511557
- ISBN 13
- 9789997511553
- Seller
-
Evanston, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Harper & Brothers, 1912. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. First Edition, 1st printing, with "Published October, 1912" and the letter code K-M on the copyright page. Blue cloth with blue decoration on the front board and gilt lettering. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown endpaper, with light rubs to the corners, otherwise a remarkably clean & bright copy, with no markings. Scarce dustjacket is nearly complete, with 9d" written in pencil on the front panel, with several small tears and rubbing to the edges and corners, and tape mending to the interior. This is the first volume of Dreiser's "Trilogy of Desire", this introduces businessman Frank Cowperwood, modeled after financier Charles Tyson Yerkes. In stock, ready to ship now from Evanston, IL!
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
- rohebooks
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- Z135664
- Title
- The Financier
- Author
- Dreiser, Theodore
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 9997511557
- ISBN 13
- 9789997511553
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers
- Date Published
- 1912
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern First Editions;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
rohebooks
Biblio member since 2006
Evanston, Illinois
About rohebooks
We have been a family owned & operated rare, out of print, new and used book business for over 30 years, and have been members of Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association since 1977.
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