Fifty Years In Wall Street Part 1

By Henry Clews

Book Overview

Fifty Years In Wall Street Part 1 is a memoir written by Henry Clews, a prominent American banker and broker who spent half a century in the financial district of New York City. The book is divided into two parts, and this first part covers Clews' early life and career, from his childhood in England to his arrival in America and his early experiences in the financial industry.Clews provides a detailed and insightful account of the workings of Wall Street during the mid-19th century, including the rise of the stock market and the development of new financial instruments such as bonds and options. He also offers his perspective on some of the major events of the era, such as the Panic of 1857 and the Civil War, and describes how these events affected the financial world.Throughout the book, Clews shares his personal experiences and anecdotes, providing a unique glimpse into the life of a Wall Street insider during a time of great change and upheaval. He also offers his opinions on various financial and economic issues, including the role of government in regulating the markets and the importance of maintaining a sound currency.Overall, Fifty Years In Wall Street Part 1 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of finance and the development of modern capitalism in America.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: 1162979712
• ISBN13: 9781162979717
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 616 Pages
• Weight: 1.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"