Fifty Years In Wall Street Part 2 - Hardcover

Clews, Henry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1497860423 ISBN 13: 9781497860421

Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC, 2014

Synopsis

Fifty Years in Wall Street Part 2 is a book written by Henry Clews, a prominent American banker and financier. This book is a continuation of his memoirs, which cover his experiences in the financial world from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. In this second part, Clews provides a detailed account of his life and work during a period of great economic and political change in the United States. He discusses his involvement in various financial crises, including the Panic of 1893 and the Panic of 1907, as well as his relationships with prominent figures such as J.P. Morgan and William Jennings Bryan. Clews also shares his insights on the workings of the stock market, the role of speculation in finance, and the importance of sound financial management. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Wall Street and the development of modern finance.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1908 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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From the Back Cover

Author Henry Clews was a giant figure in finance during the late nineteenth century, and his firsthand account brings this colorful era to life like never before. This abridged version of an investment classic touches on a wide range of important financial issues, including: The causes and consequences of Wall Street panics The influence of Wall Street on national politics How individuals like Jay Gould, Daniel Drew, and Commodore Vanderbilt made their fortunes The characteristics of winning and losing speculators How operators attempted to corner the markets for individual stocks

Edition details

• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1497860423
• ISBN 13: 9781497860421
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 650