Jay Cooke: Financier Of The Civil War V1

By Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer

Book Overview

""Jay Cooke: Financier Of The Civil War V1"" is a biography of Jay Cooke, a prominent American financier who played a crucial role in financing the Union's victory in the Civil War. Written by Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer, the book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of Cooke's life and career, from his early days as a clerk in a Philadelphia bank to his rise as one of the most successful and influential financiers of his time. The book explores Cooke's innovative methods of raising funds for the Union army, including his creation of a national banking system and his use of government bonds to finance the war effort. It also delves into Cooke's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his involvement in various philanthropic endeavors. Overall, ""Jay Cooke: Financier Of The Civil War V1"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of American finance and the Civil War.In Two Volumes.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: 142864914X
• ISBN13: 9781428649149
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 732 Pages
• Weight: 2.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"