Just who was the man whose name has become synonymous with the classic “rob-Peter-to-pay-Paul” scam in which money from new investors is used to reward earlier ones? In December 1919, he was an unknown thirty-eight-year-old, self-educated Italian immigrant with a borrowed two-hundred dollars in his pocket. Six months later, he was Boston’s famed “wizard of finance,” lionized by the public and politicians alike. Based on exclusive interviews with people who knew Charles Ponzi, lent him their money, and exposed him, Donald Dunn’s Ponzi recreates both one of America’s most notorious and colorful financial con artists and the mad money-hungry era in which he thrived.
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No swindler in history has operated with more style than the legendary figure colorfully chronicled in this book” —Washington Post
Packed with details and color and yielding a narrative that flows as easily as that of a good pulp novel.” —Chicago Daily News
“Ponzi was superb at his game and following his financial twists and turns is lots of fun.” —San Francisco Examiner
Packed with details and color and yielding a narrative that flows as easily as that of a good pulp novel.” —Chicago Daily News
“Ponzi was superb at his game and following his financial twists and turns is lots of fun.” —San Francisco Examiner
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Just who was the man whose name has become synonymous with the classic ?rob-Peter-to-pay-Paul? scam in which money from new investors is used to reward earlier ones? In December 1919, he was an unknown thirty-eight-year-old, self-educated Italian immigrant with a borrowed two-hundred dollars in his pocket. Six months later, he was Boston?s famed ?wizard of finance,? lionized by the public and politicians alike. Based on exclusive interviews with people who knew Charles Ponzi, lent him their money, and exposed him, Donald Dunn?s Ponzi recreates both one of America?s most notorious and colorful financial con artists and the mad money-hungry era in which he thrived.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Perhaps the finest overview of Charles Ponzi!,
By "jdw2029" (Lancaster, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ponzi: The Incredible True Story of the King of Financial Cons (Library of Larceny) (Paperback)
To understand the Ponzi scheme, is to understand the basic root of all types of [cheating]. This book gives a wonderful overview of the life and times of Charles Ponzi. It is written as a historical novel, but seems to be very well researched! The epilogue alone is full of details concerning an important subject about whom little has been written. I only wish the book was footnoted as to references. Donald Dunn has done history a great service by documenting the life of Mr. Ponzi. THIS BOOK IS A "FUN READ" ABOUT A SERIOUS HISTORICAL EVENT!
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great for book clubs!,
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This review is from: Ponzi: The Incredible True Story of the King of Financial Cons (Library of Larceny) (Paperback)
This book is a great read that all will enjoy! Fascinating story and very well written. I am recommending PONZI for my next book club meeting. And I can't wait for the movie to come out!
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Like a great crime drama, "Ponzi" takes you down the amazing road of a simple huckster, and how close he came to making it big. I knocked it out in under 3 days; it's impossible to put down!
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Almost as soon as August, 1919, gave way to September, a brisk and swirling wind hurried into Boston. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bank commissioner, straw skimmer, reply coupons, publicity man Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Securities Exchange Company, Charles Ponzi, Miss Meli, New York, School Street, Hanover Trust, International Reply Coupons, Uncle John, New England, United States, Old Colony, The Trader's Guide, Banco Zarossi, Universal Postal Union, Miss Lacarno, Niles Building, Tremont Trust, New Hampshire, Wall Street, Lucy Meli, Ettore Giberti, New Haven, North End, Simon Swig, First National Bank New!
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Almost as soon as August, 1919, gave way to September, a brisk and swirling wind hurried into Boston. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bank commissioner, straw skimmer, reply coupons, publicity man Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Securities Exchange Company, Charles Ponzi, Miss Meli, New York, School Street, Hanover Trust, International Reply Coupons, Uncle John, New England, United States, Old Colony, The Trader's Guide, Banco Zarossi, Universal Postal Union, Miss Lacarno, Niles Building, Tremont Trust, New Hampshire, Wall Street, Lucy Meli, Ettore Giberti, New Haven, North End, Simon Swig, First National Bank New!
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- The Custom House by Francis King on page 113
- The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence Man by David Maurer in Back Matter
- Low Life by Luc Sante in Back Matter
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