The Case of Benjamin Rathbun: This Remarkable Financier's Own Statement of His Operations in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, Culminating in Forgery and Imprisonment (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book offers a rare glimpse into the tragic story of Ben Rathbun, a prominent 19th Century Buffalo builder whose career was brought down by a scandal involving the forgery of promissory notes. Rathbun personally recounts his tale in this book written by hand while he was imprisoned in 1838. The author provides a vivid account of how his business and personal life were impacted by his brother Lyman's actions, while also meditating on his own role in the affair. Rathbun's candid confession provides an invaluable insight into the complexities of the American financial system in the early 19th Century. It also offers a unique perspective on the dynamics of family, loyalty, and ethics during this transformative period in American history.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a rare glimpse into the tragic story of Ben Rathbun, a prominent 19th Century Buffalo builder whose career was brought down by a scandal involving the forgery of promissory notes. Rathbun personally recounts his tale in this book written by hand while he was imprisoned in 1838. The author provides a vivid account of how his business and personal life were impacted by his brother Lyman's actions, while also meditating on his own role in the affair. Rathbun's candid confession provides an invaluable insight into the complexities of the American financial system in the early 19th Century. It also offers a unique perspective on the dynamics of family, loyalty, and ethics during this transformative period in American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333365530_0
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