A Good Investment: A Story Of The Upper Ohio (1872)
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ISBN10: 1164528238
ISBN13: 9781164528234
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164528234
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Good Investment: A Story Of The Upper Ohio is a novel written by William Joseph Flagg and published in 1872. The story is set in the Upper Ohio River Valley and follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy businessman, John Grayson, and his daughter, Alice. Grayson is a shrewd investor who has made his fortune through savvy business deals and strategic investments. However, when he decides to invest in a new railroad project, he finds himself embroiled in a complex web of financial and political intrigue.As Grayson navigates the treacherous waters of the railroad industry, he must also contend with personal and family issues. His daughter, Alice, is engaged to a young lawyer, but she finds herself drawn to another man who is involved in her father's business dealings. Meanwhile, Grayson's son, George, is struggling to find his place in the world and must confront his own demons.The novel explores themes of family, love, ambition, and the corrupting influence of money and power. It paints a vivid picture of life in the Upper Ohio River Valley during the late 19th century and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of business and finance at that time.Overall, A Good Investment is a compelling and engaging novel that will appeal to readers interested in historical fiction, business and finance, and family drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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