Money-making men; or, how to grow rich

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Money-making men; or, how to grow rich

by J. Ewing (James Ewing) Ritchie

EN·~7 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
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Transcribed from the \[1886\] Brain and Co. edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

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MONEY-MAKING MEN;

0:20
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CHAPTER I. IN THE CITY.

1:08:01
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CHAPTER II. ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.

1:20:55
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CHAPTER III. CHARLES BIANCONI, THE IRISH CAR-MAN.

16:52
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CHAPTER IV. A FORTUNE MADE BY A VEGETARIAN.

43:09
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CHAPTER V. A FORTUNE MADE BY TEETOTALISM.

18:10
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CHAPTER VI. MONEY-MAKING PUBLISHERS.

42:30
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CHAPTER VII. MONEY-MAKING MEN IN THE PROVINCES.

29:17
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CHAPTER VIII. ECCENTRIC MONEY-MAKERS.

30:47

Description

In the bustling heart of the City, a keen observer sketches the habits of men whose sole aim is to make money. Through vivid anecdotes—from a costermonger whose modest stall concealed a small fortune to a street‑pencil seller who ended his days a millionaire—the book asks how ordinary people can turn everyday trade into lasting wealth. The author suggests that success often follows a handful of straightforward principles rather than daring speculation or hollow optimism.

Drawing on the experiences of famed financiers such as Ricardo and the Rothschilds, the narrative distills their strategies into practical maxims: buy when others panic, sell when they over‑celebrate, and steer clear of unlucky companions. One memorable story recounts how a young Rothschild transformed a modest £2,000 into £60,000 by spotting a government need and acting without hesitation. Listeners will find these early lessons a compelling guide to understanding the timeless psychology of wealth‑building, all delivered with the author’s characteristic wit and clarity.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (430K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2020-05-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

J. Ewing (James Ewing) Ritchie

J. Ewing (James Ewing) Ritchie

1820–1898

A lively Victorian journalist and travel writer, he brought nineteenth-century London and the wider world to readers with sharp observation and an easy, readable style. His books range from social sketches and political lives to journeys abroad, reflecting a reporter’s eye for everyday detail.

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