9781333714727 - the pleasant career of a spendthrift (classic reprint) di meudell, george (3 risultati)
- Brossura
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Nuovo
EUR 31,43
Spedizione gratuitaSpedito in U.S.A.Quantità: 15 disponibili
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
- Brossura
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno UnitoPBShop.store UK
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Nuovo
EUR 28,11
EUR 5,82 spedizioneSpedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.Quantità: 15 disponibili
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Altre immagini- Brossura
- Print on Demand
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno UnitoForgotten Books
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 4 stelleCondizione: Nuovo
EUR 19,55
Spedizione gratuitaSpedito da Regno Unito a U.S.A.Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating and humorous memoir by a man who lived through the Victorian era's dramatic land boom and its subsequent crash in Australia. It provides a unique perspective on the events of this pivotal period from the vantage point of a participant, offering a glimpse int…o the frenzied world of speculation and the reckless pursuit of wealth. The author, a man of wit and sharp observation, recounts his own involvement in the boom's rise and fall, drawing on his experiences working in finance and the stock exchange. He exposes the hypocrisy and absurdity of the era's financial practices, revealing how avarice and ignorance fueled the boom and ultimately led to its catastrophic demise. Through his colorful anecdotes and vivid descriptions, the author brings to life the personalities of the key players involved, from shrewd financiers and corrupt politicians to the unsuspecting public who were caught in the whirlwind. The book is a fascinating and insightful testament to the timeless allure of get-rich-quick schemes and the human propensity for greed. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
