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“The excerpt mentions a book on Hedy Green, discussing her financial strategies and her impact on the railroad industry.”
“Hedy wanted to trade during the panic of 1873, believing in getting in at the bottom and out at the top. She often said she liked to buy railroad stock or mortgage bonds when they were cheap.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Hedy Green's financial legacy
For: Readers interested in financial history and women's contributions to business
Key quote: “Her formula for success was simple. Common sense and hard work.”
The host mentions Hedy Green to highlight her unique approach to wealth and independence during the Gilded Age. The book 'The Richest Woman in America, Hedy Green in the Gilded Age' by Janet Wallach provides an insightful exploration of her life and financial strategies.
“The speaker mentions they have a book about Hedy Green that will eventually be an episode of Founders.”