{"title":"Greg Steinmetz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Greg Steinmetz collection, where history comes alive through meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Greg Steinmetz, a renowned author, journalist, and analyst, captivates readers with his profound insights and richly detailed narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling life stories in his works, such as \u003cem\u003eAmerican Rascal\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the dramatic and adventurous tales of legendary figures who have left an indelible mark on the world. Steinmetz's books belong to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, offering readers a deep dive into the lives of influential personalities through a perspective that is both educational and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a knack for weaving together historical facts with captivating anecdotes, Greg Steinmetz's writing not only informs but also inspires. His works are perfect for those who appreciate detailed biographies that bring history to life through the lens of remarkable individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the Greg Steinmetz collection today and embark on a journey through the pages of history, where every story is a window into a fascinating past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-rascal-by-greg-steinmetz-9781982107406","title":"American Rascal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gripping biography of Jay Gould, the greatest 19th-century robber baron, whose brilliance, greed, and bare-knuckled tactics made him richer than Rockefeller and led Wall Street to institute its first financial reforms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHad Jay Gould put his name on a university or concert hall, he would undoubtedly have been a household name today. The son of a poor farmer whose early life was marked by tragedy, Gould saw money as the means to give his family a better life…even if, to do so, he had to pull a fast one on everyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter entering Wall Street at the age of twenty-four, he quickly became notorious when he paralyzed the economy and nearly toppled President Ulysses S. Grant in the Black Friday market collapse of 1869 in an attempt to corner the market on gold—an event that remains among the darkest days in Wall Street history. Through clever financial manoeuvres, he gained control over one of every six miles of the country’s rapidly expanding network for railroad tracks—coming close to creating the first truly transcontinental railroad and making himself one of the richest men in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmerican Rascal\u003c\/em\u003e shows Gould’s complex, quirky character. He was at once praised for his brilliance by Rockefeller and Vanderbilt and condemned for forever destroying American business values by Mark Twain. He lived a colourful life, trading jokes with Thomas Edison, featuring in Thomas Nast’s best sketches, paying Boss Tweed’s bail, and commuting to work in a 200-foot yacht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGould thrived in an expanding, industrial economy in which authorities tolerated inside trading and stock price manipulation because they believed regulation would stifle progress. But by taking these practices to new levels, Gould showed how unbridled capitalism was, in fact, dangerous for the American economy. This eye-opening history explores how Gould’s audacious exploitation of economic freedom triggered the first public demands for financial reform—a call that still resonates today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798358348012,"sku":"9781982107406","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19683593482893.jpg?v=1757190821"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/greg-steinmetz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}