Listen to A Disposition to Be Rich: How a Small-Town Pastor's Son Ruined an American President, Brought on a Wall Street Crash, and Made H by Geoffrey C. Ward
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
Ferdinand Ward was the greatest swindler of the Gilded Age. Through his unapologetic villainy, he bankrupted Ulysses S. Grant and ran roughshod over the entire world of finance. Now, his compelling, behind-the-scenes story is told—told by his great-grandson, award-winning historian Geoffrey C. Ward.Ward was the Bernie Madoff of his day, a supposed genius at making big money fast on Wall Street who turned out to have been running a giant pyramid scheme—one that ultimately collapsed in one of the greatest financial scandals in American history. The son of a Protestant missionary and small-town pastor with secrets of his own to keep, Ward came to New York at twenty-one and in less than a decade, armed with charm, energy, and a total lack of conscience, made himself the business partner of the former president of the United States and was widely hailed as the “Young Napoleon of Finance.” In truth, he turned out to be a complete fraud, his entire life marked by dishonesty, cowardice, and contempt for anything but his own interests.Drawing from thousands of family documents never before examined, Geoffrey C. Ward traces his great-grandfather’s rapid rise to riches and fame and his even more dizzying fall from grace. There are mistresses and mansions along the way; fast horses and crooked bankers and corrupt New York officials; courtroom confrontations and six years in Sing Sing; and Ferdinand’s desperate scheme to kidnap his own son to get his hands on the estate his late wife had left the boy. Here is a great story about a classic American con artist, told with boundless charm and dry wit by one of our finest historians.
I can't get enough of ListenBook's silky-smooth playback and intuitive design. It's my go-to app for both leisurely listening and study sessions. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook journey. The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
I've started a book club with my friends, and this app has been our go-to source for titles. ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends. The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made a significant difference in the clarity of recordings.
This app is a game-changer for anyone who's always on the go – it's like carrying a library in my pocket. Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator.
Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. ListenBook's audio filters have given me the power to tailor my listening experience to my preferences. The app's attention to detail is commendable. It's evident in every feature. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
📱 Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go – this app is like a portable library in my pocket. 📚👜 Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. 🚶♀️🎧 Walking has never been this productive – exploring new worlds while I exercise! 🏞️💫 ⏰ Early mornings have become my favorite time to listen to audiobooks – energizing! 🌅🎧 Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use.
Plays MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with seamless integration
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x for your listening preference
Import audiobooks via iTunes, cloud services, or direct downloads
Get your favorite audiobooks in supported formats from various sources
Import audiobooks to MP3 Audiobook Player using multiple methods
Control playback from your device, headphones, Apple Watch, or CarPlay
Join thousands of users who enjoy audiobooks with MP3 Audiobook Player daily
Download Now