Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Jay Gould was 17 when he announced to his friend Abel Crosby that he was going to be rich. He was right. #2 Jay Gould was a rich kid who announced to his friend Abel Crosby that he was going to be rich. He was right. #3 Jay Gould was a rich kid who announced to his friend Abel Crosby that he was going to be rich. He was right. #4 Jay Gould was a rich kid who announced to his friend Abel Crosby that he was going to be rich. He was right. He took the time to finish another piece of work. He was on the road only a few days when pneumonia struck. He recovered, but his sister Polly died of tuberculosis. He resolved to stay at home until he was back at full strength. He didn't go to college, but he taught himself from books.