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~ Donald Dunn (Author) "Almost as soon as August, 1919, gave way to September, a brisk and swirling wind hurried into Boston..." (more)
Key Phrases: bank commissioner, straw skimmer, reply coupons, Securities Exchange Company, Charles Ponzi, Miss Meli (more...)
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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

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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

Product Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Broadway (March 23, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0767914996
  • ISBN-13: 978-0767914994
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #170,190 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps the finest overview of Charles Ponzi!, April 4, 2004
By "jdw2029" (Lancaster, PA) - See all my reviews
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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5.0 out of 5 stars great for book clubs!, April 15, 2004
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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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4.0 out of 5 stars An engaging tale..., April 4, 2004
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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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