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William Tecumseh Sherman: Gold Rush Banker

William Tecumseh Sherman: Gold Rush Banker delves into the life of the famous Union general, highlighting his entrepreneurial endeavors as a banker during the 1849 Gold Rush. The book examines Sherman's financial strategies, his interactions with miners and investors, and the impact of his banking operations on the rapidly growing California economy. more

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William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman

William Tecumseh Sherman was a prominent American military leader known for his actions during the American Civil War. He is famous for his 'scorched earth' policy, which aimed to destroy the economic and military infrastructure of the South to weaken its fighting ability. more

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“It's the loneliest feeling in the world-to find yourself standing up when everybody else is sitting down. To have everybody look at you and say, 'What's the matter with him?' I know. I know what it feels like. Walking down an empty street, listening to the sound of your own footsteps. Shutters closed, blinds drawn, doors locked against you. And you aren't sure whether you're walking toward something, or if you're just walking away.”

“Shake off those gloomy feelings. Drive them away. Fix your mind and pleasures upon what is before you.All is bright if you will think it so. All is happy if you will make it so. Do not dream. It is too ideal, too imaginary. Dreaming by day, I mean. Live in the world you inhabit. Look upon things as they are. Take them as you find them. Make the best of them. Turn them to your advantage.”