Hetty

Download or read book Hetty written by Charles Slack and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This acclaimed biography of the Gilded Age’s Queen of Wall Street is “a must-read for all aspiring moguls” (Regina Herzlinger, Harvard Business School). When J. P. Morgan called a meeting of New York's financial leaders after the stock market crash of 1907, Hetty Green was the only woman in the room. The Guinness Book of World Records memorialized her as the World's Greatest Miser, and, indeed, this unlikely robber baron—who parlayed a comfortable inheritance into a fortune that was worth about 1.6 billion in today's dollars—was frugal to a fault. But in an age when women weren't even allowed to vote, never mind concern themselves with interest rates, she lived by her own rules. In Hetty, Charles Slack reexamines her life and legacy, giving us, at long last, a splendidly “nuanced portrait” (Newsweek) of one of the greatest—and most eccentric—financiers in American history. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more. “[Hetty’s] wry wit and colorful personality bring humor and pathos to this story. . . . [R]eaders cannot help from cheering for her at every turn.” —Booklist “An exemplary retelling for a new generation.” —Kirkus Reviews “Entertaining. . . . Slack . . . concentrates on telling a good story and telling it well.” —Publishers Weekly “Wonderfully detailed.” —Forbes “Page-turning.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch “Fascinating.” —New York Post

Download or read book Hetty Feather written by Jacqueline Wilson and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-09-26 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mega-bestselling tale of fiery, spirited Victorian foundling, Hetty Feather. London, 1876. Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling Hospital. The Hospital cares for abandoned children - but Hetty must first live with a foster family until she is big enough to go to school. Life in the countryside is sometimes hard, but with her foster brothers, Jem and Gideon, Hetty helps in the fields and plays vivid imaginary games. Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus, and Hetty is mesmerised by the show - especially the stunning Madame Adeline and her performing horses. But Hetty's happiness is threatened once more when she must return to the Foundling Hospital to begin her education. The new life of awful uniforms and terrible food is a struggle for her, and she desperately misses her beloved Jem. But now she has the chance to find her real mother. Could she really be the wonderful Madame Adeline? Or will Hetty find the truth is even more surprising? Jacqueline Wilson will surprise and delight old fans and new with this utterly original historical novel. The first book featuring feisty Victorian heroine, Hetty Feather, this is a compelling, moving, funny and totally fascinating tale that will thrill and captivate readers.

Download or read book Hetty written by Ginny Lee and published by Author House. This book was released on 2006-02-23 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1920 Hetty was working in the Tin Box factory in the east end of London, her mother had falcified her birth certificate by two years so she was at a working age of fourteen, with a father who in his drunken rages would terrify her brothers and herself, and even try to abuse her at times, she would hate him for the way he would beat her mother ,when he was killed in the docks where he worked, all their lives were to change. When she got pregnant and married Harry who she thought she loved, Hetty thought her life would be settled ,but when the baby died and left her bereft with pain,she couldn,t bring herself to feel anything ,so when Tom, Harry,s brother came home from the army and came into her life, she fell deaply in love and would do anything to be with him even to the extent of leaving her two young daughters. With Tom she had found the life she wanted ,but with her young sister Florrie growing up into a beauty and hanging round Tom, she once again found her life uncertain, she couldn't take any more heartache , when the war started in 1939,Hetty had moved to the country with her children,with Tom away all week working on the black cabs in London Hetty became paranoid with the knowledge of him being so near to Florrie..But Hetty wasn't prepared to give up that easily.

Download or read book Hetty ... written by Henry Kingsley and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hetty written by Eddie Generous and published by . This book was released on 2024-07-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hetty Stanley was a schoolteacher. Hetty Stanley was a prudish spinster. Hetty Stanley was a murderer. Hetty Stanley has been dead for more than a century. Dane Butler is doing his best and his best isn't enough, but a little luck puts him into an inherited home that shares a property line with a woman and her son. Winona and her son Casey are no better off than Dane, forcing the strangers to rely on one another. One day, Dane looks up from his computer at the sound of Winona shouting in through his door. Her four-year-old son is missing-no boots and no coat, January in Minnesota. Hours pass. Police scour the woods and begin pointing fingers at the only plausible suspects, but one high-ranking officer knows the painful history. Children have been disappearing from the old schoolhouse property for decades, and although it is impossible, there's only one likelihood: Hetty Stanley. To save Casey, Dane and Winona must find the link to Hetty and follow it, no matter how impossible the route seems or what trials they might face and what stakes they must overcome. "Sprinkled with cultural nods and winks, Hetty emerges from the genres it references to become something distinct. Eddie Generous is handy with an unexpected metaphor and it marks a voice that speaks its own brand of weird." -- Andrew Pyper, author of The Residence and The Demonologist "Hetty is unsettling in the best sort of way. Eddie Generous creates a monster right out of every parent's worst nightmares, the evil that's been there all along, hidden in plain sight. Hetty scared the crap out of me. I couldn't put it down." -- Leslie Lutz, author of Fractured Tide

Download or read book Hetty Gray written by Rosa Mulholland and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Hetty Gray by Rosa Mulholland

Download or read book Heedless Hetty written by Annette Lyster and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-07-29 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heedless Hetty by Annette Lyster is a captivating and insightful novel that explores the themes of personal growth and the consequences of youthful indiscretion. Published in 1929, this engaging story follows the life of Hetty, a spirited young woman whose heedless behavior and impulsive decisions lead her on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Hetty is portrayed as a lively and impulsive character whose actions often lead to unexpected and sometimes troublesome outcomes. As the narrative unfolds, readers witness Hetty’s struggle to reconcile her impulsiveness with the demands of maturity and responsibility. Through various trials and experiences, Hetty learns valuable lessons about the impact of her actions on herself and those around her. Heedless Hetty is notable for its well-developed characters and its exploration of the challenges of growing up. Lyster’s writing delves into the complexities of Hetty’s personality and the dynamics of her relationships, offering a thoughtful examination of the transition from youthful recklessness to self-awareness. The novel captures the essence of the early 20th-century social context, providing a backdrop that enriches Hetty’s personal journey. With its blend of humor, drama, and introspection, Heedless Hetty is a compelling read that resonates with readers who appreciate stories of character development and personal growth.