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by Henry Clews (Author)
""Fifty Years in Wall Street Part 1"" is a memoir written by Henry Clews, a prominent American banker and financier who lived from 1834 to 1923. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering Clews' experiences in the financial world from the 1850s to the 1890s. In the book, Clews provides a detailed account of the major financial events and trends of the time, including the Panic of 1857, the Civil War, the rise of the railroad industry, and the consolidation of the banking industry. He also shares his personal experiences as a banker and investor, including his involvement in the creation of the New York Stock Exchange and his role in the development of the telegraph industry.Clews' writing is informative and engaging, and he provides valuable insights into the workings of Wall Street during a period of significant change and growth. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of finance and banking in the United States, as well as for those interested in the life and career of a successful 19th-century businessman.Twenty-Eight Years In Wall Street Revised And Enlarged By A Resume Of The Past Twenty-Two Years, Making A Record Of Fifty Years In Wall Street. 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 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 360 Seiten.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.
