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The Romance and Tragedy of a Widely Known Business Man of New York

William Ingraham Russell

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The Romance and Tragedy of a Widely Known Business Man of New York

William Ingraham Russell

American Literature, Biographies

The Romance and Tragedy of a Widely Known Business Man of New York is a memoir by William Ingraham Russell, published in 1907. It chronicles the author's journey from an office boy in post-Civil War Manhattan to a successful businessman, detailing both the romantic and tragic aspects of his life. Through personal anecdotes, Russell reflects on his relationships, business challenges, and the socio-economic landscape of his time, providing a unique insight into the life of a businessman in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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A memoir written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of the author, who recounts his personal and p...

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From his ignominious days as an office boy in post-Civil War Manhattan to a social and corporate position so triumphant...

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William Ingraham Russell

American author exploring the intersection of business ambition and personal sacrifice in 19th-century America.

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