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"This book draws back the curtain on Gilded Age business to reveal the key role of everyday entrepreneurs. Albert Pullman, the influential but little-known older brother of George Pullman, personified how small-time investors fueled the circulation of capital. From banking and insurance to manufacturing and land sales, a host of hopeful dreamers like Albert created and lost businesses by forging connections, issuing shares, and longing for profit"-- Provided by publisher.

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"This book draws back the curtain on Gilded Age business to reveal the key role of everyday entrepreneurs. Albert Pullman, the influential but little-known older brother of George Pullman, personified how small-time investors fueled the circulation of capital. From banking and insurance to manufacturing and land sales, a host of hopeful dreamers like Albert created and lost businesses by forging connections, issuing shares, and longing for profit"-- Provided by publisher.
Autorenporträt
Simon Cordery is Professor and Chair in the History Department at Iowa State University. He is the author of The Iron Road in the Prairie State, Mother Jones, and British Friendly Societies, 1750-1914.