Fifty Years In Wall Street Part 1

By Henry Clews

Book Overview

Fifty Years In Wall Street Part 1 is a book written by Henry Clews that chronicles his experiences as a stockbroker and financier in the Wall Street area for fifty years. The book is divided into several chapters that discuss various aspects of Wall Street, including the stock market, banking, and the economy. Clews provides an insider's view of the financial world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the Panic of 1873, the Panic of 1893, and the Panic of 1907. He also discusses the rise of the railroad industry and the impact it had on the financial world. Additionally, Clews provides insight into the personalities and strategies of some of the most prominent figures in the financial world during his time, including J.P. Morgan and Cornelius Vanderbilt. Overall, Fifty Years In Wall Street Part 1 is a fascinating look at the history of Wall Street and the financial world during a pivotal time in American history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428645489
• ISBN13: 9781428645486
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 616 Pages
• Weight: 1.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"