Hetty: The Genius and Madness of America's First Female Tycoon — Kindle Edition
Hetty: The Genius and Madness of America's First Female Tycoon is Charles Slack's biography of financier Hetty Green, set against the Gilded Age and a period when women faced sharply limited rights. This Kindle edition includes reading features such as Word Wise and X-Ray.
At a glance
- Biographical account of Hetty Green, whose investing career unfolded during the Gilded Age.
- The listing describes an added 16 pages of interviews, recommended reading and other material in this P.S. edition.
- Kindle features listed include Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Focuses on a notable woman in American financial history and the constraints of her era.
- Listed reading aids include Word Wise and Screen Reader support.
Technical specifications
14 specifications| Title | Hetty: The Genius and Madness of America's First Female Tycoon |
|---|---|
| Author | Charles Slack |
| Publisher | Ecco |
| Publication date | April 5, 2011 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 323 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0062038111 |
| File size | 4.9 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in biographies of business figures, women in finance or Gilded Age history.
- Kindle readers who value built-in reading aids such as Word Wise and X-Ray.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and well written, with readers noting its detailed treatment and an interesting story that sustains interest in Hetty Green's life. This aligns with the listing's focus on a substantial 323-page biography. Customers also regard it as worth the price, though value opinions are mixed. Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, but ratings alone do not establish why readers responded as they did.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the writing as engaging and well written.
- Feedback highlights detailed coverage and an interesting, involving story.
- Readers characterize Hetty Green as an impressive figure.
Mixed feedback
- Opinions about value for money are mixed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the biography about?
It covers Hetty Green, an American financier whose career and reputation are presented in the context of the Gilded Age.
What is the listed length of this Kindle edition?
The listing gives a print length of 323 pages and a Kindle file size of 4.9 MB.
Which Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip are marked as supported or enabled.
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