Diamond Jim : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163370018 : 1163370010 : 10 Sep 2010 : Diamond Jim: The Life And Times Of James Buchanan Brady is a biography of the famous American businessman and philanthropist, James Buchanan Brady, also known as Diamond Jim. The book is written by Parker Morell and provides a comprehensive account of Brady's life, from his humble beginnings as a telegraph operator to his rise as one of the wealthiest men in America during the late 19th and early 20th century.The book details Brady's many business ventures, including his successful career in the railroad industry, his investments in the stock market, and his ownership of several businesses. It also explores his personal life, including his relationships with women and his extravagant spending habits, which earned him the nickname ""Diamond Jim"" due to his love of diamonds and other precious gems.Throughout the book, Morell paints a vivid picture of the Gilded Age, a time of great wealth and excess in Ameri