Title: The richest woman in America : Hetty Green in the gilded age /
Authors: Wallach, Janet, 1942-
Publisher: Nan A. Talese/Doubleday,
Year: 2012
Subjects: Green, Hetty Howland Robinson,; Women capitalists and financiers United States Biography.; Millionaires United States Biography
Abstract: A captivating biography of America's first female tycoon, Hetty Green, the iconoclast who forged one of the greatest fortunes of her time.
Contents: The spirit within -- A polished reflection -- A city of riches -- America booming -- Irrational exuberance -- A willful war -- A will to win -- A new life -- Return to America -- A forceful woman -- Changing times -- Against the trend -- The education of children -- Texas -- The glitter of gold -- Crazy as a fox -- A new Hetty -- Family matters -- A cool head -- Panic again -- Remarkable changes -- Home -- Epilogue -- The wisdom of Hetty Green.