The Witch of Wall Street: Hetty Green

By Samuel Taylor Sparkes, Boyden; Moore, Boyden; Moore Sparkes, Samuel Taylor Moore

"The Witch of Wall Street, Hetty Green" offers a compelling and detailed look into the life of one of the most successful and notorious financiers in American history. Known for her immense wealth and equally legendary parsimony, Hetty Green was a figure of fascination and fear in the corridors of power during the Gilded Age. Authors Boyden Sparkes and Samuel Taylor Moore trace her journey from her Quaker upbringing to her reign as the richest woman in the world, providing a deep dive into the business acumen that allowed her to navigate the volatile markets of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The work examines Green's unique investment philosophies, her role as a major lender to the City of New York, and her survival through numerous financial panics. Beyond her fiscal brilliance, the book explores the personal eccentricities that earned her her famous moniker, painting a portrait of a woman who chose to live on her own terms despite the societal expectations of her era. This biography is an essential read for those interested in financial history, the evolution of Wall Street, and the lives of unconventional historical figures who shaped the American economic landscape.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1026088100
• ISBN13: 9781026088104
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.8" x 6.1"