02087cam a22003133u 4500 6163 UtSlPG 20260610133149.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT Russell, William Ingraham The Romance and Tragedy of a Widely Known Business Man of New York Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-07-01 Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Romance and Tragedy of a Widely Known Business Man of New York" by William Ingraham Russell is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of the author, who recounts his personal and professional experiences in New York, highlighting both the romantic elements of his relationships and the tragedies he encounters throughout his business career. The opening of this narrative introduces us to the author's humble beginnings as an office-boy in a brokerage firm in New York after his father's shipping business fails. A young Walter E. Stowe, the protagonist, faces various challenges, including disdain from business competitors and the burdens of supporting his family. The chapter sets a reflective tone, as Stowe grapples with self-doubt and ambition while detailing his relationships, including the budding romance with Miss Wilson, who later becomes significant in his life. Through these early experiences, Russell paints a vivid picture of the personal and economic landscapes of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russell, William Ingraham Businessmen -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6163 48185 48185