Meudell George (40 results)

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 315.

Condition: New. pp. 315.

Condition: New. pp. 315.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Controversial enough to be suppressed for a while during its original publication because of information on Australian financial shenanigans. Covers have been water damaged, particularly on the spine and front cover. 289 pp.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

x+290pp [ and other miscellaneous material]. 8vo. Original wrappers, inscriptions on ffe., text block somewhat marked, a good reading copy only. Facsimile reprint of the First edition with other matter mostly taken from the 1935 modified edition. The first edition was suppressed because of slanderous attacks on Melbourne gentry and the work was susequently issued in a much modified form.…

8vo (21x14.5cm), paperback, xi + 289pp + later reflections (227-267 at beginning of book). Good condition. Light wear, small closed tear to right front edge, a few little scuff marks, faint marks to lower edge. Facsimile copy. Pictures available on request.

282pp. 8vo. Original red cloth . Faint residue of removed label from upper board, light foxing to preliminaries, otherwise a very good copy. Second impression (heavily revised and ameliorated after legal action).

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In this charming comedy of errors, George Meudell tells the story of a young man who spends his way through his inheritance, only to find himself beset by creditors and facing financial ruin. But with the help of some plucky friends and a newfound sense of responsibility, he begins to turn his life around. Filled with wit and humor, The Pleasant Career of a Spendthrift is a delightful read for anyone in need of a good laugh.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating and humorous memoir by a man who lived through the Victorian era's dramatic land boom and its subsequent crash in Australia. It provides a unique perspective on the events of this pivotal period from the vantage point of a participant, offering a glimpse into the frenzied world of speculation and the reckless pursuit of wealth. The author, a man of wit and sharp observation, recounts his own involvement in the boom's rise and fall, drawing on his experiences working in finance and the stock exchange. He exposes the hypocrisy and absurdity of the era's financial practices, revealing how avarice and ignorance fueled the boom and ultimately led to its catastrophic demise. Through his colorful anecdotes and vivid descriptions, the author brings to life the personalities of the key players involved, from shrewd financiers and corrupt politicians to the unsuspecting public who were caught in the whirlwind. The book is a fascinating and insightful testament to the timeless allure of get-rich-quick schemes and the human propensity for greed. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In this charming comedy of errors, George Meudell tells the story of a young man who spends his way through his inheritance, only to find himself beset by creditors and facing financial ruin. But with the help of some plucky friends and a newfound sense of responsibility, he begins to turn his life around. Filled with wit and humor, The Pleasant Career of a Spendthrift is a delightful read for anyone in need of a good laugh.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

reprint hardback in original cloth Very Good octavo xi + 289pp., Autobiography of George Meudell (1860-1936). An important publication as it gave a complete account of the commercial morality of the power brokers in the financial world; those concerned with the land boom & the banks' crash of 1886-1893. The book was so inflammatory that it was initially withdrawn from sale. Owners' bookplate on the free front end paper o/w a nice copy.…

2nd imp. hardback in original cloth Nice copy small octavo 282pp., Autobiography of George Meudell (1860-1936). An important publication as it gave a complete account of the commercial morality of the power brokers in the financial world; those concerned with the land boom & the banks' crash of 1886-1893. The book was so inflammatory that it was initially withdrawn from sale.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

8vo, 289pp. A good hardback copy in red cloth. Top and base of spine worn. Lacks front end paper. Offsetting on half-title, rear blank and page 22 & 23. Previous owner's name.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Red cloth, gilt stamped lettering on spine. 289 pgs. Light foxing to endpapers, toning to half title page, stain to upper left corner of rear board.

289 pp, with the bookplate and library pocket of John Lane Mullins [books were intended for use by St. Sophia's College in Sydney, but were never used, hence in crisp condition - collection now dispersed], in red, cloth boards. Famous, repressed book, brought out later with "and his later reflections" tacked to title, after various references to establishment families were excised. First edition.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 308. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1900 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 308.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.