Bank of the Manhattan Company, Chartered 1799: A Progressive Commercial Bank

Bank of the Manhattan Company, Chartered 1799: A Progressive Commercial Bank
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2019-12-12
Genre: History
ISBN:

Discover the remarkable tale of the Bank of the Manhattan Company in this engaging pamphlet that unveils its intriguing history. Delve into the origins of this progressive commercial bank, established with the noble goal of providing clean water to Lower Manhattan. Witness the transformation of the company from a water supplier to a thriving financial institution, backed by notable figures and influential stockholders. Uncover the fascinating details of its early operations, from its modest beginnings on Wall Street to its eventual dominance in the banking world.

David Rockefeller - Memoirs

David Rockefeller - Memoirs
Author: David Rockefeller
Publisher: Lebooks Editora
Total Pages: 792
Release: 2024-07-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 6558945738

"Memoirs" was one of several works written by David Rockefeller in his lifetime and was published in 2002. This work is a powerful and revealing autobiography in which Rockefeller narrates his journey as a businessman and philanthropist, offering an intimate and profound view of his life and the economic and social conditions of the United States throughout the 20th century. Over time, various biographies have been written and continue to be written about this iconic magnate and philanthropist, with increasing quality and scope. However, to understand the thoughts and character of a real person, there is nothing better than hearing the story with all its circumstances, mistakes, and successes told by the one who lived it firsthand. This is the purpose of David Rockefeller's autobiography. To bring to the public the determined and visionary man who, through his perseverance and intelligence, became one of the most influential figures in the world of business and philanthropy. This work is part of the "Voices of America Autobiographies" collection, which aims to highlight the life stories of important figures in American history, told by themselves.