Father Struck It Rich
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Father Struck It Rich

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Father Struck It Rich

About this book

''Father Struck It Rich'' is a 1936 autobiographical memoir by American socialite Evalyn Walsh chronicling the true story of how her father, Thomas Walsh, discovered a massive gold vein at the Camp Bird Mine near Ouray, Colorado, transforming the family from humble beginnings into possessing unbelievable wealth. Upon confirming the secret assay results, her father famously whispered to her, "Daughter, I've struck it rich." The memoir describes the family's transition to a life of boundless extravagance. Evalyn later married Edward Beale McLean, whose family owned The Washington Post. Together, they lived in grandiose estates, threw legendary parties, and entertained world leaders, kings, and U.S. presidents. Edward purchased the famous, supposedly cursed Hope Diamond for Evalyn. The book explores her fascination with the gem, her dismissal of its superstitions, and how its dark reputation became intertwined with her family history. True to the "curse" narrative, the family's incredible fortune eventually succumbed to heavy tragedy. The McLeans lost their firstborn son in a car accident, suffered severe financial ruin, and saw their family fortune entirely disappear.

Information

Publisher
Rare Treasure Editions
Year
2026
eBook ISBN
9798907971875
Subtopic
Social History

Table of contents

  1. FATHER STRUCK IT RICH
  2. DEDICATION
  3. FOREWORD
  4. CHAPTER IV – THE CAMP BIRD MINE
  5. CHAPTER VII – WE MEET A KING
  6. CHAPTER VIII – “DON’T SELL THE CAMP BIRD MINER!”
  7. CHAPTER X – MORE ABOUT GOLD-SEEKERS
  8. CHAPTER XIV – THE HUNDRED-MILLION-DOLLAR BABY
  9. CHAPTER XV – DRINK AND DRUGS AND THE HOPE DIAMOND
  10. CHAPTER XVI – MY RELATIVES-IN-LAW
  11. CHAPTER XX – THE MCLEANS, THE HARDINGS, AND CALVIN COOLIDGE
  12. CHAPTER XXIII – PRIVATE PROBLEMS—AND PUBLIC

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