"Comprising interesting reminiscences and facts, remarkable traits and humors, and notable sayings, dealings, experiences, and criticisms of merchants, traders, bankers, mercantile celebrities, millionnaires, bargain makers, etc., etc. in all ages and countries."

"Designed to exhibit by nearly three thousand illustrative anecdotes and incidents, the piquancies and pleasantries of trade, commerce, and general business pursuits."

"Embellished with portraits and illustrative cuts."