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📘 The richest woman in America by Janet Wallach

Janet Wallach’s biography chronicles the extraordinary life of Hetty Green (1834‑1916), known as the "Witch of Wall Street." The narrative follows her rise from modest beginnings to become the United States’ first female tycoon, amassing a fortune that placed her among the nation’s richest millionaires. Through meticulous research, the book highlights Green’s unconventional business strategies, her influence on American financial markets, and her lasting legacy as a pioneering woman capitalist.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Janet Wallach

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