Author Frances Dinkelspiel captures the fascinating story of her ancestor, Isais Hellman. Hellman came to Los Angeles in 1849 with almost nothing, and went on to build a financial empire with 3 banks:The Farmers & Merchants bank, the Nevada Bank in SF and Wells Fargo. At the peak of his wealth, Hellman controlled a fortune of more than 100 million.
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