George Randolph Chester

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Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford A cheerful account of the rise and fall of an American Business Buccaneer

Beschreibung

Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford: A cheerful account of the rise and fall of an American Business Buccaneer is a tale that delves into the ambitious pursuit of wealth, driven by a character who is both enterprising and deceptive. The narrative focuses on a man with grand ideas and the willingness to use charm and manipulation to achieve his goals. His journey highlights the lengths to which individuals will go to create success, even when it means resorting to dubious methods. As he embarks on his latest venture, he seeks to convince others of the brilliance of his invention, masking his lack of financial stability with a facade of confidence and allure. The story explores how ambition can cloud judgment and the dangers of pursuing quick riches without regard for honesty or integrity. The characters' actions reflect the broader entrepreneurial spirit of the time, showing both the potential for success and the inevitable consequences when ethical boundaries are crossed. As the plot unfolds, the tension between ambition, deception, and personal responsibility creates a compelling narrative that reflects the complexities of seeking fortune in a rapidly changing society.

Autor

George Randolph Chester was an American author, screenwriter, film editor, and director. He was born on January 27, 1869, and died on February 26, 1924. Chester was born on January 27, 1869, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He wrote popular books like Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford and Five Thousand an Hour: How Johnny Gamble Won the Heiress, both of which were turned into silent movies while he was still alive. James Bearsley Hendryx decided to try his hand at writing fiction after he had success selling stories to The Saturday Evening Post. This led him to quit his job at the Cincinnati Enquirer and move to New York City to write fiction. Elizabeth Chester, who was George Chester's first wife, got a divorce from him in 1911 because he was living with Lillian Josephine Chester at Gainsborough Studios in London. George and Lillian collaborated on a number of stories and plays. The Son of Wallingford (1921), which has been lost, was the only movie that George and Lillian made together. Chester died of a heart attack in his New York City home on February 26, 1924.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 204
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 295g
• ISBN-13: 9789369426805
• ISBN-10: 9369426809
• Artikelnr.: 73707406